Compel (8)
'compel' is the definition.
(I know that drive is a more specific form of coerce)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for drive that I've seen before include "Motivation, energy" , "sustained military assault" , "Hit golf ball from tee" , "Diver (anag.)" , "Force into action, impel" .)
'compel' is the definition.
(I know that force is a more specific form of compel)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for force that I've seen before include "fall" , "Muscle" , "Vehemence" , "Violence" , "cascade of water" .)
'compel' is the definition.
(I know that compel can be written as oblige)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for oblige that I've seen before include "Please" , "Put oneself out for" , "Bind morally or legally" , "press!" , "Perform a favour for" .)
'compel' is the definition.
(I know that coerce is a more specific form of compel)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for coerce that I've seen before include "Force, pressure" , "Railroad" , "Forcibly compel" , "Persuade by threatening" , "Force into obedience" .)
'compel' is the definition.
(I know that constrain is a more specific form of compel)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for constrain that I've seen before include "Compel; constrict" , "Restrict the extent of" , "Lock up" , "Compel towards a course of action" , "Compel - limit" .)
'compel' is the definition.
(I know that compel can be written as obligate)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for obligate that I've seen before include "Compel (someone) to do moral/legal duty" , "Force" , "By necessity" .)