To force, constrain, or obligate. / To behave in a compulsive manner.

plural of compulsive

By compulsion.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of compulse

(obsolete) compulsatory; employing force or constraint

Characterized by obsessions and compulsions, especially by the need to perform repetitive tasks

(naturism) Disallowing or discouraging nudity, thus requiring the wearing of clothes, especially swimsuits, e.g. on beaches, as opposed to clothing optional and clothes free. Textile.

plural of compulsion loop

(psychology) A habitual chain of activities, for example in a video game, that yields a neurochemical reward such as the release of dopamine.

An extended time frame in which a person feels the need to do lots of compulsive tasks, with each task often being neither fun nor rewarding, just to get rid of obsessive thoughts