Synonyms & related words for impel

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of impel — including propel, force, compel, motivate, incite, instigate. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to impel

Explore words related to impel — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include impellent, urge, impulsion, urger, impetus, induce, detrude, detrusion. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for impel

Common synonyms for impel include propel, force, compel, motivate, incite, instigate, goad, push — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does impel come from?

The word impel breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -pel, from Latin pello (“drive, push”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.