Synonyms for compelling
kəmˈpɛl ɪŋcom·pelling

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1. compellingadjective

   driving or forcing

   "compelling ambition"

   Antonyms:
   dissuasive, powerless

2. compellingadjective

   tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument

   "new and compelling evidence"

   Antonyms:
   dissuasive, powerless

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1. compellingadjective

   Synonyms:
   forcible, coercive, constraining, imperative, compulsory

   Antonyms:
   elective, optional, discretional

2. compellingnoun

   Synonyms:
   compulsion, coercion, constraint, duress, force

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1. List of paraphrases for "compelling":

   convincing, persuasive, pressing, cogent, attractive, peremptory, imperative, urgent, irrefutable, conclusive, fascinating, binding, overriding, irresistible, probative, eloquent, weight

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1. Joseph Vavra:

   There's a danger of setting unemployment benefits too low in an environment where the economy is doing very badly, the argument for high unemployment benefits becomes less compelling the more healthy the economy is.

2. Nancy Pelosi:

   Nothing is off the table, what we do want to make is such a compelling case, such an iron-clad case, that even the Republican Senate, which at the time seems to be not an objective jury, will be convinced of the path that we have to take as a country.

3. Blase J. Cupich:

   Veronica Openibo spoke from the heart, and the voice of a woman in the aula( hall) was very compelling, and is something that is causing bishops to say we need the voices of women more often in events like this gathering.

4. Carl Palmer:

   Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come. He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz, i will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humor, compelling showmanship, and dedication to his musical craft. I am very lucky to have known him and to have made the music we did, together. Rest in peace, Keith.

5. Fretful Trump:

   Apple CEO Tim Cook was talking to me about tariffs and... Apple CEO Tim Cook made a good case... that South Korea Samsung is their number one competitor and South Korea Samsung is not paying tariffs, i thought Apple CEO Tim Cook made a very compelling argument so I'm thinking about it.