Compulsion
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:22 pts10 letters
Definition of Compulsion
noun
- An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
"During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."
- The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
- The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).
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