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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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Ling felt compelled/forced/obliged to give money

0Ling felt compelled to give money to the homeless man she passed on the way to work.02br
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00Is it correct to consider 'compelled" in the above to be "forced/obliged?" Thanks.0-
  

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0Yes, all three can mean approximately the same thing, however, 02br 02br 01b 00Compelled02b 00 has the connotation of personal or external pressure to do something. . 02br 02br 01b 00Forced02b 00 has the connotation of being "strong-armed" or under duress to act02br 02br 00and 02br 02br 01b 00obliged02b 00 has the connotation of more willingness to act.

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  • 0Yes, all three can mean approximately the same thing, however, 02br 02br 01b 00Compelled02b 00 has the connotation of personal or external pressure to do something.
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  • 02br 02br 01b 00Forced02b 00 has the connotation of being "strong-armed" or under duress to act02br 02br 00and 02br 02br 01b 00obliged02b 00 has the connotation of more willingness to act.
  • Still pressed, but willing02br 02br 00Hope that helps!
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0Yes, all three can mean approximately the same thing, however, 02br
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0***, do you mind providing examples for each of the words? It would help us see the differences clearer. Thanks in advance!0-
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11b10Forced12b10 has the connotation of being11b10 "strong-armed"12b10 or under duress to act12br
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10Thanks, Thinkit through.12br
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10To make sure, does 'strong-armed" mean "bein
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0Not literally, no. Being made to do something against your will.0-
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