noun🔗ShareAn 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."mindmedicinetendencyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act."The school's strict attendance policy is a compulsion; students must attend every class. "politicsgovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration)."The school's strict attendance policy is a compulsion; students must attend every day, or face disciplinary action. "governmentlawpolicerightstatepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
