Compelled

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛld/

Compelled (verb)

  1. made to do something because of pressure or necessity
  2. felt a strong need to do something due to influence or persuasion

Examples

  • She felt compelled to apologize after the misunderstanding.
  • He was compelled to leave the room due to the noise.

Common collocations: compelled to act, compelled by law, compelled by emotion, compelled by circumstances

Synonyms of Compelled

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Compelled

  • when discussing freeing from obligation or pressure
  • when discussing giving permission or freedom