Compulsion
/kəˈmpʌlʃən/
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Definition
(noun) An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
Sentence Examples
He could not control his compulsion to kill.
He was not sure he could fight the compulsion to run.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He had a strong financial ____ to gamble his savings away.