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compulsions
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a strong and irresistible urge to do something
- Even though he knew it was a bad idea, he felt a compulsion to call his ex late at night.
- The compulsion to check his phone every few minutes disrupted his focus on the task at hand.
- Every time she walks past a bookstore, she feels an overwhelming compulsion to buy a new novel.
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a strong urge to do or say something that might be a bad idea
- Even though it wasn't her secret to share, she felt a compulsion to tell her friends.
- Even though she promised herself she wouldn't mention it, the compulsion to talk about her achievements was too strong to resist.
- While everyone else remained silent, he felt a compulsion to point out the elephant in the room.
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using force to cause something to occur
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