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compel (EN)
Verb

Verb “compel”

Infinitiv compel; er compels; Prät. compelled; Part. compelled; Ger. compelling
  1. zwingen
    The teacher's strict rules compelled the students to complete their homework on time.
  2. erzwingen (eine bestimmte Reaktion oder ein Gefühl hervorrufen)
    The bright colors of the painting compelled the attention of everyone in the room.