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Compel vs Press - What's the difference?

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 vs Compel - What's the difference?

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 vs Arouse - What's the difference?

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 vs Compel - What's the difference?

deference | compel |


As a noun deference

is deference.

As a verb compel is

(transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up.

Compel vs Mulct - What's the difference?

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 vs Intimidate - What's the difference?

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 vs Compel - What's the difference?

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 vs Foce - What's the difference?

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 vs Stimulate - What's the difference?

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 vs Stir - What's the difference?

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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