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Meaning of impelled
The primary meaning of "impelled" is to drive or prompt someone to do something.
Etymology of impelled
The word "impelled" comes from the Latin "impellere", which means "to drive or push against"
It is derived from "in-" (against) and "pellere" (to drive), and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of driving or prompting someone to do something
Synonyms
driven
motivated
compelled
prompted
urged
inspired
influenced
stimulated
encouraged
induced
provoked
stirred
spurred
goaded
pressed
forced
coerced
constrained
obligated
necessitated
required
prompted
prodded
pushed
propelled
acted upon
influenced
swayed
inclined
disposed
biased
predisposed
led
guided
directed
impetus
motivated
energized
activated
aroused
awakened
kindled
ignited
fueled
galvanized
Definitions
- To drive or prompt someone to do something, often because of a strong feeling or force
- To propel or move something forward, often with a sense of urgency or necessity
- To influence or motivate someone to take a particular action or make a decision
Usage Examples
- She was impelled to act by a sense of justice and fairness
- The company was impelled to change its policies due to public pressure
- He was impelled by a desire to succeed and make a name for himself
- The new policy was impelled by a need to reduce costs and increase efficiency
Antonyms
hindered
restrained
prevented
stopped
blocked
obstructed
delayed
slowed
deterred
discouraged
uninfluenced
unmotivated
unenthusiastic
uninterested
apathetic
indifferent
reluctant
unwilling
uncooperative
resistant
opposed
averse
disinclined
dissuaded
cautioned
warned
advised against