compulsion
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, our compulsion to glean some broader significance from Carol’s story cannot help but wander into that territory.
From Salon
Gopal said he keeps a sign on his desk that reads “Do not act with compulsion.”
With the approach of Black Friday, the most visible display of America’s shopping compulsion is just around the corner.
As the title suggests, the series challenges viewers to see how we grapple with our demons and our worst compulsions.
From Los Angeles Times
Each act of outrage delivers short-term relief that reinforces the cycle, maintaining the compulsion rather than resolving it.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
