Compulsion

Meaning

the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way

An irresistible urge to do something, or the act of being forced.

Example Sentences

He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.

He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone constantly.

Example Expressions

under compulsion

Synonyms

obligation, force, coercion, urge, drive, obsession

Entry 1

obligation, force, coercion, urge

Entry 2

urge, drive, obsession, obligation

Antonyms

choice, freedom, option, voluntariness

Entry 1

choice, freedom, option, voluntariness

Entry 2

freedom, choice

Collocations

under compulsion, strong compulsion, compulsive behavior, irresistible compulsion, moral compulsion

Entry 1

under compulsion, strong compulsion, compulsive behavior

Entry 2

irresistible compulsion, under compulsion, strong compulsion, moral compulsion