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

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Despite knowing it would ruin his finances, he felt a compulsion to gamble every weekend.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

財政を破綻させると分かっていながら、彼は毎週末ギャンブルがやめられないという抑えがたい衝動に駆られていた。

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Sense（1）

An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke.

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Sense（2）

The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.

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Sense（3）

The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).

compulsions

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