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compulsion
[kuhm-puhl-shuhn]
noun
the act of compelling; compel; constraint; coercion.
the state or condition of being compelled.
Psychology.a strong, usually irresistible impulse to perform an act, especially one that is irrational or contrary to one's will.
compulsion
/ əˈʌʃə /
noun
the act of compelling or the state of being compelled
something that compels
psychiatry an inner drive that causes a person to perform actions, often of a trivial and repetitive nature, against his or her will See also obsession
compulsion
In psychology, an internal force that leads persons to act against their will. A “compulsive” act cannot be controlled: “Smith was a compulsive gambler.”
Other 51Թ Forms
- noncompulsion noun
- precompulsion noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of compulsion1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of compulsion1
Example Sentences
"It's almost a compulsion to watch it. There is a self-damaging part of eating disorders where you try to access this," Eve said.
The 43-year-old said she experiences overwhelming compulsions to eat, which can lead her to consume up to 5,000 calories in less than 30 minutes.
The pattern is a sort of repetition compulsion, afflicting Democratic movers and shakers along with the party as an institution.
The progression of Ms Caldwell's addiction – from youthful misuse to life-threatening compulsion – has become increasingly common.
Repetition compulsions within the Democratic Party, including among self-described liberals and progressives, unwittingly smoothed the path for Donald Trump’s return to power.
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