Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Compulsions.
Compulsions - 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
"His compulsions often make it difficult for him to focus on his work."
"She struggles with compulsions to count objects around her."
"The therapist helped him overcome his compulsions through cognitive-behavioral therapy."
"His obsessive-compulsive disorder leads to various compulsions, such as repetitive handwashing."
"He has developed strange compulsions that he can't explain."
Word Game Points
Is COMPULSIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compulsions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPULSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is COMPULSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compulsions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPULSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is COMPULSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compulsions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPULSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
