Definition of Compulsion
Compulsion
com·pul·sion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an irresistible urge or impulse to a certain behavior;
e.g. In some women, pregnancy triggers pica, a compulsion to consume nonfood items.
(noun)
an act of compelling;
e.g. Without using compulsion, they tried to get him to obey the orders.
(noun)
the state or condition of being compelled;
e.g. Though he did not say it, we could tell he was acting under compulsion.
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