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Meaning of COMPELLING

Pronunciation:  kum'peling

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 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; "new and compelling evidence"
  2. [adj]  driving or forcing; "compelling ambition"
 
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 Synonyms: persuasive, powerful
 

 

 

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