(transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up / (transitive) To overpower; to subdue. / (transitive) To force, constrain or coerce.

present participle of compel

Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention. / Forceful.

An act of compulsion; an obliging somebody to do something.

simple past tense and past participle of compel

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of compel

plural of compeller

Agent noun of compel; one who compels.

(archaic, rare) An act of addressing a person by a certain name or title. / (archaic, rare) A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; an appellation, a designation.

Capable of being compelled or constrained.