COMPULSION
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/
16
Scrabble
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WWF
C(3) O(1) M(3) P(3) U(1) L(1) S(1) I(1) O(1) N(1)
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Definition
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/
noun
- An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.“During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke.”
- The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
- The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).
Source: Wiktionary
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