verb (used with object), com·pelled, com·pel·ling. to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him.

What compel means?

transitive verb. 1 : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly Hunger compelled him to eat. The general was compelled to surrender. 2 : to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure Public opinion compelled her to sign the bill. 3 archaic : to drive together.

Is compel a bad word?

Compel has more of a neutral meaning than a positive or negative one.