Meaning & use
compelled
Forced or strongly driven, by necessity, duty, or pressure, to act in a particular way.
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She felt compelled to apologize after realizing her mistake had hurt her friend.
The court compelled the company to release the requested documents.
A note on using this word
Compelled often implies an inner or moral pressure, distinct from being physically forced.
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