Compulsion
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- An irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
- During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to smoke; however, I did not have any cigarettes with me.
- The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
- The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).
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