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compulsion
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kõ.pulˈsɐ̃w̃/com·pul·são
Definition
1An irresistible, often irrational urge to perform a specific act.
Usage examples
“The compulsion to wash his hands dozens of times a day was debilitating.”
“She felt a strange compulsion to tell the truth, even though it was risky.”
Common combinations
compulsion tofeel a compulsioneating compulsiongambling compulsion