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COMPULSION

(noun)

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 impulse

An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will

Example: "Her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obsession
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
irrational motive
Hyponyms (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)
coercion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causationcausing
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPULSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compulsion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
COMPULSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is COMPULSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compulsion is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPULSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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