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Definition compulsion in American English

compulsion noun

noun
/kəmˈpʌlʃ(ə)n/
1

a very strong feeling of wanting to do something, especially a feeling that you cannot control

Example

He felt a sudden compulsion to tell her the truth.

Synonyms and related words
habit routine custom
2

a legal or other obligation to do something

Example

You are not under any compulsion to make a statement to the police.

Synonyms and related words
accountability responsibility obligation
Definition compulsion in American English