Definitions for impelling

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 impelling

The adj impelling has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. impelling

(markedly effective as if by emotional pressure; "impelling skill as a teller of tales"; "an impelling personality")