impelled Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
    impel; force.
  2. verb cause to move forward with force
    impel; propel.
    • Steam propels this ship
  3. adjective satellite urged or forced to action through moral pressure
    driven.
    • felt impelled to take a stand against the issue

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