Compulsion Definition & Meaning
compulsion
- noun
- an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid; "he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident"
- an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will; "her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly"
- using force to cause something to occur; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn't have to use coercion"
"Compulsion" in song lyrics
See how compulsion is used in real songs:
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"Ram Vilas Paswan defends rail fare hike, terms it as 'compulsion'"
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Words that rhyme with compulsion
Usage tips for "compulsion"
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