feel compelled

idiom

: to feel required (to do something)
I felt compelled to leave.

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When faced with dramatic accusations or emotional outbursts, many people feel compelled to respond with equal force. Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Leaders often feel compelled to lay blame elsewhere and are reluctant to admit to their own limitations. John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 His suit argues political campaigns feel compelled to divert resources to places where they might not be needed when polling suggests deficiencies in certain areas. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024 As a result, in growing numbers, Democrats no longer feel compelled to accept every stupid idea championed by progressives. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feel compelled 

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“Feel compelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20compelled. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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