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compel in Dutch

compel in Dutch is bijeendrijven, samendrijven, bedwingen — compel means to force or pressure someone into doing something.

compel in Dutch

bijeendrijven
verb
(transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up.
samendrijven
verb
(transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up.
bedwingen
verb
(transitive) To overpower; to subdue.
dwingen
verb
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
afdwingen
verb
(transitive) To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.

What does "compel" mean?

  1. verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
    "The court order compelled him to hand over the documents."

compel in a sentence

  • The court order compelled him to hand over the documents.
  • Financial trouble compelled the company to lay off staff.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "compel" in Dutch?

"compel" in Dutch is bijeendrijven, samendrijven, bedwingen. compel means: To force or pressure someone into doing something.

How do you use "compel" in a sentence?

Example: "The court order compelled him to hand over the documents." In Dutch, "compel" is bijeendrijven, samendrijven, bedwingen.

Are there other ways to say "compel" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "compel": bijeendrijven, samendrijven, bedwingen, dwingen, afdwingen.

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