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An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences. / The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.

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compulsion

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Source Word

compulsion

IPA(Pronunciation)

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Noun

countable uncountable

An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences. / The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.

Japanese Meaning

（説明1）理性的でない衝動、または否定的な結果をもたらしても行動を起こさなければならないという抑えがたい衝動。 / （説明2）権威、影響力、その他の力を用いて、個人や集団に行動を強制する行為