compulsion
16 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #19,536
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌmpˈʌlʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural compulsions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
using force to cause something to occur
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
Anagrams
—