He was called upon, but refused at first to give it up, till the shrieks became so hideous that he was compelled to hasten with others to learn the cause.

In former days, men sold themselves to the Devil to acquire magical powers. Nowadays they acquire those powers from science, and find themselves compelled to become devils.

The man who is constantly making decisions and being compelled to alter them gets nowhere.

The new circumstances compelled a change in policy.

I feel compelled to do that.

Tom and Mary said that they felt compelled to speak.

We were compelled to stay at home on account of the storm.

His mother compelled him to do his homework.

He was compelled to sign the contract.

What compels you to meow?