compulsion
Translation
compulsion, urge, obligation
Examples
He felt a compulsion to check the locks again.
He felt a compulsion to check the locks again.
There is no compulsion to attend the meeting.
There is no compulsion to attend the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
a compulsion ((to-inf)) an irresistible urge to do sth. He felt a compulsion to check the locks again.
under compulsion forced to do sth. He signed the contract under compulsion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: urge, obligation, coercion, impulse
Etymology
From Latin 'compellere', from 'com-' (together) + 'pellere' (to drive). It literally means 'to drive together' or 'to force'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'pulled' (from 'pellere') by a strong force you can't control. It compels you to act.