History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
compel

to force (a person or thing) to do something

force to act

enforce

to force obedience to (something), force (something) to be done

put a rule, plan in force

restrain

to prevent (a person or thing) (from doing something)

keep under control; hold back

stifle

to keep (a feeling etc) back

prevent, restrain

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