compulsion (24 synonym found)

Compulsion has 24 synonyms. The top synonyms for compulsion are coercion, momentum, idee fixe, impellent, impulsion, fixed idea, obligement, withdrawal and 16 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for compulsion?

A common synonym for compulsion is coercion. Other synonyms include momentum, idee fixe, impellent, impulsion.

How many synonyms does compulsion have?

Compulsion has 24 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does compulsion mean?

(n): an irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences; the use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act Example: "during the b

Definition of compulsion:

(n) : an irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences; the use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act
"during the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to smoke; however, I did not have any cigarettes with me."
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(n) : an irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences; the use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act
"during the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to smoke; however, I did not have any cigarettes with me."
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