compel

Compel vs Move - What's the difference?

In transitive terms the difference between compel and move

is that compel is to exact, extort, (make) produce by force while move is to propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.

As verbs the difference between compel and move

is that compel is to drive together, round up while move is to change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

As a noun move is

the act of moving; a movement.

Compel vs Necessitate - What's the difference?

compel | necessitate | Related terms |

As verbs the difference between compel and necessitate

is that compel is to drive together, round up while necessitate is to make necessary; to require (something) to be brought about.

Compel vs Threats - What's the difference?

compel | threats |

As a verb compel

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

As a noun threats is

Compare vs Compel - What's the difference?

compare | compel |

In transitive terms the difference between compare and compel

is that compare is to declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"] while compel is to exact, extort, (make) produce by force.

In obsolete terms the difference between compare and compel

is that compare is to get; to obtain while compel is to call forth; to summon.

As a noun compare

is comparison.

Compel vs Prescribe - What's the difference?

compel | prescribe | Related terms |

Compel is a related term of prescribe.

As verbs the difference between compel and prescribe

is that compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while prescribe is to order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient.