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compulsion
noun
a)
An
irrational
need to
perform
some action, often despite negative consequences.
During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a
smoke
.
b)
The use of
authority
,
influence
, or other
power
to force (
compel
) a person or persons to act.
See Also:
compulsive
,
compulsory
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