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Compulsive

/kəˈmpʌlsɪv/
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(adj) Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

Once a habit has been acquired, it almost has compulsive power over us.
He is a compulsive gambler.
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Her ____ shopping habits left her with significant credit card debt.

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