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force vs impel

impel vs force

force is a noun but impel is not a noun.

force and impel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
force Yes No Yes No
impel No No Yes No
As verbs, force and impel are synonyms defined as:
  • force and impel: urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
force (noun) impel (noun)
a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
physical energy or intensity
a powerful effect or influence
(of a law) having legal validity
group of people willing to obey orders
a unit that is part of some military service
a group of people having the power of effective action
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
force (verb) impel (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably cause to move forward with force
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
take by force
do forcibly; exert force
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
move with force
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
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