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Yes, compel is playable

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"Compel" Definition

verb-transitive

To exert a strong, irresistible force on; sway: "The land, in a certain, very real way, compels the minds of the people” ( Barry Lopez).
To force, drive, or constrain: Duty compelled the soldiers to volunteer for the mission.
To necessitate or pressure by force; exact: An energy crisis compels fuel conservation. See Synonyms at force.

verb

To drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly.
To cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure.
To drive together.

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