COMPELLING
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
17
Scrabble
24
WWF
C(3) O(1) M(3) P(3) E(1) L(1) L(1) I(1) N(1) G(2)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
verb
- To drive together, round up
- To overpower; to subdue.
- To force, constrain or coerce.“Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions.”
- To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
- To force to yield; to overpower; to subjugate.
noun
- An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.
adjective
- Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.“There are compelling reasons why a manager should have previous experience.”
- Forceful.“The politician had compelling ambition.”
Source: Wiktionary
