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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.
The compulsion to check his phone every few minutes disrupted his focus on the task at hand.
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.
Even though she promised herself she would n't mention it, the compulsion to talk about her achievements was too strong to resist.
03
using force to cause something to occur
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