1. compelled forcibly by an outside agency (Freq. 2) - mobs goaded by blind hatred • Syn: goaded • Similar to: involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary 2. urged or forced to action through moral pressure - felt impelled to take a stand against the issue • Syn: impelled • Similar to: motivated 3. strongly motivated to succeed • Syn: compulsive, determined • Similar to: ambitious • Derivationally related forms: compulsive (for: compulsive)