compulsion

Noun

Meaning

The act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; the act of driving or urging by force or by physical or moral constraint; subjection to force.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

coercion obsession irresistible impulse pow brama force need pressure influence mania neurosis demand drive thing violence
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Antonyms

liberty creed will detestation advantage alternative
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Hypernyms

causation causing irrational motive irrational impulse

Hyponyms

eviction constructive eviction onomatomania

Related terms

compulsory compulsive

Phrases with the word

by compulsion non-compulsion compulsion neurosis compulsion to eat moral compulsion music compulsion

Examples

though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game Source: Internet

they didn't have to use coercion Source: Internet

he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident Source: Internet

her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly Source: Internet

19th century Although muster rolls were prepared as late as 1820, the element of compulsion was abandoned, and the militia was transformed into a volunteer force. Source: Internet

Allah says there is no compulsion in faith. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

compulsatorily compulsatory compulse compulsion loop compulsion neurosis compulsion to eat