Definitions for impelled

Overview of verb impel

The verb impel has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) impel, force

(urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate)

2. propel, impel

(cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship")

Overview of adj impelled

The adj impelled has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) driven, impelled

(urged or forced to action through moral pressure; "felt impelled to take a stand against the issue")