Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Compulsion.
Compulsion - as a noun
An urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Example: "He felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irresistible impulseAn irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Example: "Her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obsession11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
irrational motiveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Using force to cause something to occur
Example: "Though pressed into rugby under compulsion i began to enjoy the game"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coercion12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causation11causing10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He felt a compulsion to clean his apartment before the guests arrived."
"She had a compulsion to check her phone every few minutes."
"His compulsion for perfection made it difficult for him to delegate tasks to others."
"The compulsion to speak out against injustice led her to become an activist."
"He couldn't resist the compulsion to eat another slice of cake."
Word Game Points
Is COMPULSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compulsion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPULSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is COMPULSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compulsion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPULSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is COMPULSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compulsion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPULSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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