Plural for an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
“Here, Ross explores David's compulsion to overwork and the way his humiliating loss of earnings and status impacts on the family.”
Plural for a sense of obligation or duty to do something
“Others who might admire these actions but not feel a moral compulsion to perform them.”
Plural for force or pressure used to compel one to do something
“In this case, he is not forced by compulsion to express his consent or to do anything.”
Plural for a psychological complex or neurosis over something
“I wrote a horror story about a woman's compulsion with losing weight. It's a dark and uncomfortable piece and has been published a number of times.”
Plural for the action of extorting money from someone with threats or intimidation
Plural for prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, especially through the exercise of authority
Plural for a natural tendency or inclination to do something or behave in a certain way
Plural for a phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time
Plural for a thing that stimulates someone into action
Plural for something that is formally or legally required or obligatory
Plural for the state of being responsible for something, especially legally
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