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compel in German

compel in German is zwingen, nötigen — compel means to force or pressure someone into doing something.

compel in German

zwingen
verb
zwingen
verb
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
nötigen
verb
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compel" in German?

"compel" in German is zwingen, nötigen. 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 German, "compel" is zwingen, nötigen.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "compel": zwingen, nötigen.

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