ALL meanings of compellent
com·pel
C c - verb with object compellent to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him. 1
- verb with object compellent to secure or bring about by force. 1
- verb with object compellent to force to submit; subdue. 1
- verb with object compellent to overpower. 1
- verb with object compellent Archaic. to drive together; unite by force; herd. 1
- verb without object compellent to use force. 1
- verb without object compellent to have a powerful and irresistible effect, influence, etc. 1