What is the meaning of impelled?

verb

  • Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate.
  • Cause to move forward with force.
    • usage: "Steam propels this ship"

adjective

  • Urged or forced to action through moral pressure.
    • usage: "felt impelled to take a stand against the issue"
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