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induce vs compel

compel vs induce

induce and compel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
induce No No Yes No
compel No No Yes No
As verbs, compel is a hyponym of induce; that is, compel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than induce:
  • induce: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
  • compel: force somebody to do something
Other hyponyms of induce include decide, persuade, bring, solicit, encourage, let, lead, inspire, instigate, prompt, suborn, obligate, oblige.
induce (verb) compel (verb)
reason or establish by induction force somebody to do something
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner necessitate or exact
cause to arise
cause to occur rapidly
produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
Difference between induce and compel

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