Compulsion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Compulsion ( noun )

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin compulsio(n-), from compellere "compel".

Examples:

1. He had a compulsion to gamble.
2. She had a compulsion to clean her house excessively.
3. He had a compulsion to check the locks multiple times before going to bed.
4. The compulsive behavior was causing problems in his personal and professional life.
5. The compulsion to hoard things was becoming a major issue.

(As a verb)

Compulsion ( verb )

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin compulsio(n-), from compellere "compel".

Examples:

1. He had a compulsion to gamble.
2. She had a compulsion to clean her house excessively.
3. He had a compulsion to check the locks multiple times before going to bed.
4. The compulsive behavior was causing problems in his personal and professional life.
5. The compulsion to hoard things was becoming a major issue.