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IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Irresistible Impulse.

Irresistible Impulse - 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)
compulsion16

Example Sentences

"He couldn't resist the irresistible impulse to buy another pair of shoes."
"She had an irresistible impulse to hug her friend after not seeing her for so long."
"John felt an irresistible impulse to eat the entire box of chocolates."
"The child had an irresistible impulse to jump in the puddle."
"Mary had an irresistible impulse to burst into laughter at the funny joke."
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