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compelling

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To drive together, round up

Examples :

"The teacher compelling the students to the library motivated them to study for the upcoming test. "
organization action

Related Words

Illustration overpower

overpower verb

/əʊvəˈpaʊə/ /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/

To subdue someone by superior force.

"We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

Illustration subjugate

subjugate verb

/ˈsʌbdʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/

To forcibly impose obedience or servitude upon.

"The dictator tried to subjugate the entire country, forcing everyone to obey his orders. "

Illustration irresistibly

irresistibly adverb

/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəli/

In an irresistible manner.

"The aroma of freshly baked cookies was irresistibly appealing, making everyone in the kitchen want a taste. "

Illustration compulsion

compulsion noun

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

"During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."

Illustration assignments

assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration motivated

motivated verb

/ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/ /ˈmoʊdəveɪtɪd/

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration constrain

constrain verb

/kənˈstɹeɪn/

To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

"The heavy workload and family responsibilities constrain my free time. "

Illustration compelled

compelled verb

/kəmˈpɛld/

To drive together, round up

"The shepherd compelled the sheep into the pen for the night. "

Illustration passionate

passionate noun

/ˈpæʃənət/

A passionate individual.

"Her passion for baking was a powerful motivating force. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "