Antonyms for impel

Grammar : Verb

Spell : im-pel

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛl

Definition of impel

Origin : early 15c., from Latin impellere "to push, strike against, drive forward, urge on," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + pellere "to push, drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Related: Impelled; impelling.

verb prompt, incite

Example sentences :

The smoke seemed to impel some terrific force into his gaunt frame.
Extract from : « The End of Time » by Wallace West

But a solemn sense of duty seemed to impel him to this task.
Extract from : « The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences » by Hosea Quinby

They were not many, but enough to impel me to a quick resolve.
Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd

Wounded pride, did he love her deeply, might now impel him to be silent.
Extract from : « A War-Time Wooing » by Charles King

What is there about Mr Glass and his money troubles that should impel such urgency?
Extract from : « The Wisdom of Father Brown » by G. K. Chesterton

Sara, examine your own heart; it is vanity and selfish ambition which impel you.
Extract from : « The Home » by Fredrika Bremer

Rage, the passion that burns within me, will impel me to profit by it.
Extract from : « Dona Perfecta » by B. Perez Galdos

Still, his curiosity does not impel him to importunate inquiry.
Extract from : « The Lone Ranche » by Captain Mayne Reid

Everard felt a sudden impulse that seemed to impel him, in spite of himself.
Extract from : « Mollie's Prince » by Rosa Nouchette Carey

They seem to understand the purpose and foresee the results, and these impel them to act.
Extract from : « Gorillas & Chimpanzees » by R. L. Garner

Synonyms for impel

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