com·pel 
/kəmˈpɛl/ verb
com·pels; com·pelled; com·pel·ling /kəmˈpɛl/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to force (someone) to do something
▪ Illness compelled him to stay in bed. ▪ Public opinion compelled [=obliged] her to sign the bill. ▪ I feel compelled to leave. [=I feel that I must leave] 2 : to make (something) happen : to force (something)
▪ We took steps to compel their cooperation.
▪ Illness compelled him to stay in bed. ▪ Public opinion compelled [=obliged] her to sign the bill. ▪ I feel compelled to leave. [=I feel that I must leave]
▪ We took steps to compel their cooperation.
