COMPULSIONS Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
compulsions.
(exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word compulsions. (close relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word compulsions. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMPULSIONS
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coercion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||||
obsession | nounn | |||||||
noun • an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will • an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone | ||||||||
irresistible impulse | ||||||||
noun • an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid |
Best Hypernyms For COMPULSIONS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
compulsions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
causation
causing
needs
desires
drives
fixations
impulses
instincts
motivations
obsessions
urges
Phrases (2)
irrational impulseirrational motive