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compulsion
noun
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Divide 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:

forcefearneedthreatdrivepreoccupationpressurenecessityconstraintstress
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Antonyms for compulsion:

peacecapacityspaceautonomychoicecapabilityopportunitydiscretionfacilityliberty
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