compel |
press |
Related terms |
Compel is a related term of press.
In lang=en terms the difference between compel and press
is that
compel is to exact, extort, (make) produce by force while
press is to lay stress upon, emphasize.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between compel and press
is that
compel is (obsolete) to call forth; to summon while
press is (obsolete) to print.
As verbs the difference between compel and press
is that
compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while
press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.
As a noun press is
(
lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item.
decree |
compel |
As verbs the difference between decree and compel
is that
decree is to command by a decree while
compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up.
As a noun decree
is an edict or law.
compel |
arouse |
Related terms |
Compel is a related term of arouse.
As verbs the difference between compel and arouse
is that
compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while
arouse is to stimulate feelings.
deference |
compel |
As a noun deference
is deference.
As a verb compel is
(transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up.
compel |
mulct |
Related terms |
Compel is a related term of mulct.
As verbs the difference between compel and mulct
is that
compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while
mulct is to impose such a fine or penalty.
As a noun mulct is
(legal) a fine or penalty, especially a pecuniary one.
compel |
intimidate |
Related terms |
Compel is a related term of intimidate.
In lang=en terms the difference between compel and intimidate
is that
compel is to exact, extort, (make) produce by force while
intimidate is to impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.
As verbs the difference between compel and intimidate
is that
compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while
intimidate is to make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.
repulse |
compel |
As verbs the difference between repulse and compel
is that
repulse is to repel or drive back while
compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up.
As a noun repulse
is the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed.
compel |
foce |
As a verb compel
is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up.
As a noun foce is
mouth (of a river).
compel |
stimulate |
Related terms |
Compel is a related term of stimulate.
As verbs the difference between compel and stimulate
is that
compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while
stimulate is to encourage into action.
compel |
stir |
Related terms |
Compel is a related term of stir.
As a verb compel
is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up.
As a noun stir is
scorpion.
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