compel in Dutch
compel in Dutch is bijeendrijven, samendrijven, bedwingen — compel means to force or pressure someone into doing something.
compel in Dutch
bijeendrijven
(transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up.
samendrijven
(transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up.
bedwingen
(transitive) To overpower; to subdue.
dwingen
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
afdwingen
(transitive) To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
What does "compel" mean?
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verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
"The court order compelled him to hand over the documents."
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compel in a sentence
- The court order compelled him to hand over the documents.
- Financial trouble compelled the company to lay off staff.
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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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