Definition impel in British English

impel verb

[transitive] verb

/ɪmˈpel/

if a feeling or idea impels you to do something, it forces you to do it

Example

Even though I was angry, something impelled me to smile.

Example

He felt impelled to point out that they were making a serious mistake.

Synonyms and related words

come over return run away with

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