What is the meaning of compelling?

verb

  • Force somebody to do something.
    • usage: "We compel all students to fill out this form"
  • Necessitate or exact.
    • usage: "the water shortage compels conservation"

adjective

  • Driving or forcing.
    • usage: "compelling ambition"
  • Tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument.
    • usage: "new and compelling evidence"
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