Vocabulary
Compel
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
force or oblige (someone) to do something
Urdu meaning
مجبور کرنا یا ہونا، زبردستی کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Proud and unyielding, Tehran had made it amply clear that no threat or use of force would compel it to kneel.
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Their finest hour
— 2026-04-09
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This setback should compel the country`s leadership to eschew violence as well as withdraw its support for Israel.
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Indecent remarks
— 2026-03-28
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For Hamas the real test of the Board is its `ability to compel the [Israeli] occupation to end its violations of the ceasefire` and aggression.
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Smoke and mirrors
— 2026-02-23
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They compel us, I think, to imagine trajectories which are not only hopeful, but even revolutionary.The idea of revolution has taken a beating since the end of the Cold War.
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Revolution today
— 2026-01-02
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Even when consensus is reached on counterterrorism expectations, there are no credible tools to compel compliance by Afghanistan`s de facto authorities.
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Afghanistan & regional paradox
— 2025-12-17
Synonyms
force, coerce into, pressurize into, pressure, impel
Curator example
a sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions
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