English Synonym Finder

impel

Definitions

To drive, force, or urge someone to do something.

To propel or drive an object forward.

Examples

The urgent need for change served to impel the committee toward a swift decision.

His deep sense of justice continued to impel him to speak out against corruption.

Hunger began to impel the travelers to search for food in the nearby village.

Synonyms

propel urge drive compel incite push motivate

Antonyms

hinder impede restrain discourage deter block check