compulsion
nounDivide compulsion into syllables:
com · pul · sion
How to pronounce compulsion:
Definition of compulsion:
- compulsion (noun):
- an act of compelling
- the state of being compelled
- an irresistible urge to perform some action
- an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid.
Synonyms for compulsion:
forcefearneedthreatdrivepreoccupationpressurenecessityconstraintstressShow 4 more
Antonyms for compulsion:
peacecapacityspaceautonomychoicecapabilityopportunitydiscretionfacilitylibertyShow 15 more
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