V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
compulsion
adjective
Definition: 1. a force that makes somebody do something; 2. a strong urge to do or say something; 3. an irrational motive for doing something against one's will
Synonyms: impulse, obsession, fixation, urge, duress, pressure, obligation, preoccupation
Antonyms: choice, election, option, preference
Tips: Compulsion is derived from the Latin compellere, "to compel." When you are compelled do to something because of some outward pressure, you have a compulsion.
Usage Examples:
I had a compulsion to quit my job after I received a bad review, but instead, I decided to stick with it and improve my work ethic. (urge, impulse)
The problem was that he felt no compulsion to make a decision, so we waited for weeks before we got an answer. (pressure, obligation, urgency)
I responded to the strange request under compulsion from my boss. (pressure, urging)
When I was pregnant, I had the strongest compulsion to eat ice cream and pickles at the same time. (urge)
Discover How You Can Improve Your
Vocabulary 10 to 100 Times Faster with
the Power Vocabulary Builder
Dear Friend,
The definition and lessons for the word compulsion were made available by the Power Vocabulary Builder.
The Power Vocabulary Builder will help you develop a fuller, richer vocabulary 10 to 100 times faster than any other program available.
Visit the the Power Vocabulary Builder site right now to discover how you can get full access to this breakthrough program today!
irresolute - Definition of irresolute
heresy - Definition of heresy
audacity - Definition of audacity
mollycoddle - Definition of mollycoddle
covenant - Definition of covenant
