compelled
intermediateB1/kəmˈpɛld/ · com-pelled
to force someone to do something
Meanings
to force someone to do something
کسی کو کچھ کرنے پر مجبور کرنا
مجبور
majboor
Common Collocations
- compelled to act
- compelled by circumstances
- compelled to obey
Example Sentences
He felt compelled to speak out about the injustice.
اس نے ناانصافی کے بارے میں بولنے پر مجبور محسوس کیا۔
Us ne na-insaafi ke bare mein bolne par majboor mehsoos kiya.
They were compelled to reach a decision quickly.
وہ جلدی فیصلہ کرنے پر مجبور ہوئے۔
Woh jaldi faisla karne par majboor hue.
She felt compelled by her conscience to help others.
اس نے اپنے ضمیر کی وجہ سے دوسروں کی مدد کرنے پر مجبور محسوس کیا۔
Us ne apne zameer ki wajah se dusron ki madad karne par majboor mehsoos kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of being 'compelled' like being pulled by a strong magnet.
Imagine a person being pulled towards a task they didn't choose.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو تو لذتِ مجبوریاں کی، ہم سے بھی سنتے ہیں شوقِ تلخیٔ تقدیر۔
Dekho to lazat-e-majbooriyan ki, hum se bhi sunte hain shauq-e-talkhi-e-taqdeer.
Look at the pleasure of compulsions, even we listen to the taste of bitter fate.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مجبور کے آگے کوئی نہیں چلتا
Majboor ke aage koi nahi chalta
No one stands against a compelled person.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Late Latin "compellere" — to drive together
First known use: 14th century
The word 'compelled' derives from the Latin 'compellere,' which combines 'com-' (altogether) and 'pellere' (to drive). It has evolved into English retaining the meaning of being forced to act.