compel vs apply

compel and apply both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compel	No	No	Yes	No
apply	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, apply is a hyponym of compel; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compel:

compel (verb)	apply (verb)
force somebody to do something	ask (for something)
necessitate or exact	refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
	coat, cover or smear a surface with
	give or convey physically
	avail oneself to
	ensure observance of laws and rules
	apply oneself to
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	be applicable to; as to an analysis