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Compulsion
01
a strong and irresistible urge to do something
Examples
Even though he knew it was a bad idea, he felt a compulsion to call his ex late at night.
02
a strong urge to do or say something that might be a bad idea
Examples
Even though it was n't her secret to share, she felt a compulsion to tell her friends.
03
using force to cause something to occur
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