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 impelled impelled /ˌɪmˈpɛld/

adjective

  1. () Urged or forced to action through moral pressure  ( driven , impelled )
    urged or forced to action through moral pressure
     Felt impelled to take a stand against the issue
    felt impelled to take a stand against the issue


 impel impel /ˌɪmˈpɛl/

verb

  1. () Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate  ( impel , force )
    urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
  2. Cause to move forward with force  ( impel , propel )
    cause to move forward with force
     Steam propels this ship
    Steam propels this ship