impel

This word describes a powerful force that pushes a subject toward a specific destination or action. It carries a sense of inevitability or strong urgency, suggesting that the subject has little choice but to move or act. When used psychologically, it refers to an irresistible inner drive or a moral obligation that compels a person to behave in a certain way. Physically, the term evokes the image of a tangible force, such as wind or water, driving an object forward. It is more formal than "push" or "drive" and is typically reserved for contexts involving significant momentum or deep-seated motivation.