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compel in Italian

compel in Italian is obbligare, forzare, costringere — compel means to force or pressure someone into doing something.

compel in Italian

obbligare
verb
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
forzare
verb
(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
costringere
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."
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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 Italian?

"compel" in Italian is obbligare, forzare, costringere. 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 Italian, "compel" is obbligare, forzare, costringere.

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

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "compel": obbligare, forzare, costringere.

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