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VocabJLPT N2

to compel

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to force
2. to compel

This verb means to force or compel someone to do something against their will. It carries a strong sense of coercion and is used when someone is pressured or obligated to do something they would not choose freely.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Aren't questions in job interviews that force silence counterproductive?

Sentence 2

If you try to force agreement through logic alone, you'll lose people's hearts!

Sentence 3

It's heavy-handed for a teacher to force every student to give the same answer.

Sentence 4

The change in accounting procedures forced extra work on each branch.

Sentence 5

That attitude just forces the other person to put up with you!