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Compulsion

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Definition

a very strong urge to do something

Synonyms & similar words

irresistibleimpulse coercion obsession urge drive need force pressure insistence demand coercion constraint obligation responsibility necessity requirement desire craving longing yearning itch impulse inclination

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