To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation (contrast with propel, to compel or drive extrinsically).

What does impelled mean?

transitive verb. 1 : to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force felt impelled to correct the misconception.

What is the synonym of impelled?

(also enflamed), inspired, instigated, roused, stimulated.