Synonyms of compels

compels

verb

present tense third-person singular of compel

as in obligates

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obligates
• coerces
• obliges
• forces
• drives
• impels
• constrains
• pressures
• impresses
• intimidates
• makes
• blackmails
• presses
• muscles
• bullies
• threatens
• dragoons
• sandbags
• twists one's arm
• drags
• browbeats
• shames
• cows
• terrorizes
• blackjacks
• bulldozes
• hectors
• high-pressures
• menaces
• harasses
• badgers
• hounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allows
• permits
• lets
• argues
• induces
• moves
• satisfies
• prevails (on or upon)
• wins (over)
• convinces
• persuades
• talks (into)