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An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
“Here, Ross explores David's compulsion to overwork and the way his humiliating loss of earnings and status impacts on the family.”
A sense of obligation or duty to do something
“Others who might admire these actions but not feel a moral compulsion to perform them.”
Force or pressure used to compel one to do something
“In this case, he is not forced by compulsion to express his consent or to do anything.”
A psychological complex or neurosis over something
“I wrote a horror story about a woman's compulsion with losing weight. It's a dark and uncomfortable piece and has been published a number of times.”
An addiction or unhealthy need or craving for something
The action of extorting money from someone with threats or intimidation
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority
A natural tendency or inclination to do something or behave in a certain way
A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time
A thing that stimulates someone into action
Something that is formally or legally required or obligatory
The state of being responsible for something, especially legally
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