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Compelling

  1. verb

    force somebody to do something

    “We compel all students to fill out this form”

    Similar: compel, oblige, obligate

  2. verb

    necessitate or exact

    “the water shortage compels conservation”

    Similar: compel

  3. adjective

    driving or forcing

    “compelling ambition”

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