How to pronounce“compulsion”in English
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Definitions of “compulsion”
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
“During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke.”
The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
“From the opening of the City & South London Railway independent electric locomotives were used under compulsion of the Board of Trade.”
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