Question

the article states:
the fifth amendment provides protections for people who
have been accused of crimes. it states that people cannot
be tried twice for the same crime, they cannot be
compelled to say something that could be self-
incriminating, and they cannot be put in prison without a
fair trial.

which would be the closest synonym for the word compelled,
as it is used above?

a. permitted

b. discouraged

c. equipped

d. forced

Explanation:

The word "compelled" means to be forced to do something. "Permitted" means allowed, which is the opposite. "Discouraged" means to be made less likely to do something. "Equipped" means to be provided with tools or resources. "Forced" is the closest in meaning to "compelled".

Answer:

D. Forced