impels
The word “impels” has 2 syllables: im-pels
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɛlz/
What is synonym and antonym for impels?
In the thesaurus, “impels” has 55 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impels along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impels
- abets
- activates
- actuates
- arouses
- badgers
- blackjacks
- blackmails
- browbeats
- bulldozes
- bullies
- coerces
- compels
- constrains
- cows
- dragoons
- drags
- drives
- enflames
- excites
- ferments
- foments
- forces
- galvanizes
- harasses
- hectors
- high-pressures
- hounds
- impresses
- incites
- inflames
- inspires
- instigates
- intimidates
- makes
- menaces
- motivates
- moves
- muscles
- obligates
- obliges
- presses
- pressures
- propels
- provokes
- raises
- rouses
- sandbags
- sets off
- shames
- stimulates
- terrorizes
- threatens
- triggers
- trips
- works
Antonyms for impels
- allows
- argues
- bridles
- checks
- constrains
- contains
- controls
- convinces
- curbs
- induces
- inhibits
- lets
- moves
- permits
- persuades
- regulates
- restrains
- satisfies
Meanings of impels
- verb
- To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
- To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.
Example Sentences
- Her compassion for others impels her to volunteer at the shelter every weekend.
- The need for justice impels him to fight for equality.
- Curiosity impels scientists to explore new areas of research and discovery.
- The desire for success impels entrepreneurs to take risks in their businesses.
- A sense of responsibility impels her to always help those in need.
On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impels, such as: abets, activates, actuates, allows, argues, arouses, badgers.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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