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impel

/ɪmˈpɛl/
verb
  1. To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.

  2. To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.

    Similar: propel

Synonymspropel
Antonymsexpel, propel

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