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
Originates from the Latin verb 'compellere', which means 'to compel'. It's formed from 'com-' (together) and 'pellere' (to drive).
Memory Tips
A compulsion is a force that 'compels' you to do something, whether you want to or not.