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The Crossword Dictionary explains the answers for the crossword clue 'PRESS'. If more than one Crossword Definition exists for a clue they will all be shown below. Links to Crossword Dictionary entries can be found when searching for clues using the Crossword Solver - PRESS
IMPEL (5)

impel

Urge or force into action; constrain or motivate 

Synonyms

compel, constrain, demand, drive, force, prod, prompt, urge

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Impel means to force to move forward. A person sleep walking might move as if impelled by a force beyond their control. Loneliness might impel you to talk to someone you don't know.

Impel derives from the Latin in- "toward" + pellere "to drive," which also brings us compel "to force" and propel "to drive forward." The boy was propelled by his fears, but when he said fear of bullies impelled him to stay home on Halloween, his mother compelled him to dress and go outside.

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