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compeller

UK/kəm'pelə/US
B2

Definitions

n.

A person or thing that compels or forces others

强迫他人者

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
compeltogether, with
+
-lerpush, drive
=compeller

compel + -er (the one who does it) = one who forces others. Rare; the action is usually expressed with the verb compel instead.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The novel casts the king as a ruthless compeller of loyalty.

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