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COMPELS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word compels. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word compels. (close relations)
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compelcompelledcompelling

Best Alternative Words for COMPELS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1compulsion
nounn
2constrains
verbv
3drives
verbv
4forces
verb, nounv, n
5impels
verbv
6influences
nounn
7obliges
verbv
8pressures
nounn
9pushes
verbv
10urges
verb, nounv, n
11obligate
verbv
12oblige
verbv

Best Hypernyms For COMPELS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for compels, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
ask cause demand get have induce involve make necessitate need postulate require stimulate take coerces constrains drives forces impels obligates obliges pressures pushes urges
Phrases (1)
call for

Alternatives for COMPULSION

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