COMPULSION Synonyms
There are 14 synonyms of the word
compulsion.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word compulsion. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word compulsion. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMPULSION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | coercion | nounn | ||||
| 2 | obsession | nounn | ||||
| 3 | addiction | nounn | ||||
| 4 | constraint | nounn | ||||
| 5 | demand | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | drive | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | duress | nounn | ||||
| 8 | force | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | impulse | nounn | ||||
| 10 | necessity | nounn | ||||
| 11 | obligation | nounn | ||||
| 12 | pressure | nounn | ||||
| 13 | urge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | irresistible impulse |
Best Hypernyms For COMPULSION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
compulsion, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
causation
causing
Phrases (2)
irrational impulseirrational motive
