This is the 9445th most frequent Portuguese word.
compelir
To compel; to force or oblige someone to do something.
In this sentence, 'compelir' means to urge or force someone or a group to act often against their will or inclination.
Eu tentei compelir o grupo a tomar uma decisão.
I tried to compel the group to make a decision.
Here, 'compelir' indicates being forcefully influenced by external conditions or pressures.
Ela se deixou compelir pelas circunstâncias desfavoráveis.
She let herself be compelled by the unfavorable circumstances.
In this usage, 'compelir' implies convincing or persuading someone effectively to achieve agreement or action.