compulsion
gb/kəmpˈʌlʃən/ us/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
B2
Английски
ellenállhatatlan késztetés, kényszer, kényszerítés, belső kényszer, késztetés, kényszercselekvés, kompulzió
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
1
Модел на употреба:
a compulsion to [do something]
She felt a compulsion to check her phone every few minutes.
Erős késztetést érzett arra, hogy néhány percenként megnézze a telefonját.
He couldn’t explain the compulsion to keep reorganizing the same drawer.
Nem tudta megmagyarázni, miért érzett kényszert arra, hogy újra meg újra átrendezze ugyanazt a fiókot.
The compulsion grew stronger whenever he felt stressed.
Примери за учащи
I have a compulsion to bite my nails.
Ellenállhatatlan késztetést érzek arra, hogy rágjam a körmömet.
She felt a compulsion to look back.
Ellenállhatatlan késztetést érzett, hogy visszanézzen.
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse compulsion (an urge) with compassion (kindness).
Значение
a strong urge to act
Колокации
feel a compulsion
|have a compulsion
|a compulsion to check
|a compulsion to eat
|a compulsion to gamble
|an irresistible compulsion
|an overwhelming compulsion
|a compulsion to repeat
|a compulsion to confess
|a compulsion to clean
Синоними
urge (More general; less extreme than compulsion.)
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impulse (Often sudden and brief; compulsion can be persistent.)
Антоними
self-control (The ability to resist urges rather than act on them.)
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choice (A freely made decision rather than an overpowering urge.)
Теми
emotions
|psychology
|daily_life
Определение
a very strong feeling that you must do something
A strong and sometimes irresistible urge to do something, even when you do not really want to.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
FORMAL
2
kényszer
B2
kényszerítés
C1
Модел на употреба:
do [something] under compulsion
The agreement must be signed without compulsion or threats.
A megállapodást kényszer vagy fenyegetés nélkül kell aláírni.
Any confession obtained by compulsion is not admissible in court.
A kényszer hatására tett vallomás a bíróságon nem fogadható el.
They acted under compulsion after receiving repeated threats.
Примери за учащи
He worked under compulsion.
Kényszer alatt dolgozott.
She signed the paper without compulsion.
Kényszer nélkül írta alá a papírt.
Честа грешка:
Compulsion is the pressure/force; the verb is compel (to force).
Значение
force or pressure to act
Колокации
under compulsion
|through compulsion
|legal compulsion
|state compulsion
|external compulsion
|economic compulsion
|compulsion and coercion
|submit to compulsion
|use compulsion
|without compulsion
Синоними
coercion (Often emphasizes threats or intimidation.)
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pressure (Broader; can be social and less direct than compulsion.)
Антоними
volition (Doing something by free choice rather than being forced.)
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freedom (Lack of external force or constraint.)
Теми
law
|society
|conflict
Определение
force or pressure that makes someone do something
The use of force, threats, or strong pressure to make someone do something.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
3
késztetés
B2
Модел на употреба:
feel a compulsion to [do something]
She felt a compulsion to reply immediately, even late at night.
Belső kényszert érzett arra, hogy azonnal válaszoljon, még késő este is.
He spoke out of a compulsion to set the record straight.
Azért szólalt meg, mert belső kényszert érzett, hogy tisztázza a tényeket.
There was no compulsion to stay, but they didn’t want to leave.
Примери за учащи
I felt a compulsion to help him.
Belső kényszert éreztem, hogy segítsek neki.
She stayed out of compulsion.
Kényszerből maradt.
Честа грешка:
This sense is about obligation/expectation, not a legal requirement.
Значение
sense you must do it
Колокации
a sense of compulsion
|an inner compulsion
|a moral compulsion
|social compulsion
|feel compulsion
|act from compulsion
|compulsion to explain
|compulsion to apologize
|compulsion to help
|a compulsion to respond
Синоними
obligation (More clearly about duty; compulsion suggests stronger internal pressure.)
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necessity (Focuses on practical need rather than psychological pressure.)
Антоними
indifference (Lack of motivation or felt need to act.)
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reluctance (Unwillingness rather than feeling driven to act.)
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|work
Определение
a strong feeling of duty or need to do something
A strong feeling that you must do something because you believe it is necessary or expected.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
TECHNICAL
4
kompulzió
C2
Модел на употреба:
a compulsion to [do something]
One of his compulsions was repeatedly checking that the door was locked.
Az egyik kényszercselekvése az volt, hogy újra meg újra ellenőrizte, be van-e zárva az ajtó.
Treatment helped her resist the compulsion to wash her hands dozens of times a day.
A kezelés segített neki ellenállni annak a kényszernek, hogy naponta tucatnyi alkalommal mosson kezet.
The therapist explained how compulsions temporarily reduce anxiety but keep the cycle going.
Примери за учащи
His compulsion was to check the stove many times.
Az ő kényszercselekvése az volt, hogy sokszor ellenőrizte a tűzhelyet.
Честа грешка:
In clinical use, a compulsion is usually an action (e.g., checking), not just a desire.
Значение
repeated act done to relieve anxiety
Колокации
OCD compulsions
|washing compulsion
|checking compulsion
|counting compulsion
|compulsion and obsession
|resist a compulsion
|perform a compulsion
|reduce compulsions
|manage compulsions
|compulsion rituals
Синоними
ritual (Often used for repeated behaviors; less precise clinically without context.)
Антоними
avoidance (Staying away from actions/triggers rather than repeating an action.)
Теми
health
|psychology
Определение
in OCD, a repeated action someone feels they must do
In mental health contexts, a repeated action that a person feels driven to do, often to reduce anxiety caused by an obsession.
Граматика
Речникова форма
compulsion
IPA
GB/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
US/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
Срички и ударение
com - pul - sion (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pul)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: compulsion
- Plural: compulsion, compulsions
Семейство думи
Forms
compulsions
noun
Core family
Related words
compulsory
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
compulsiveness
noun
compulsorily
adverb
Изрази
act on a compulsion
1/ˈækt ˈɔn ə kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase
do what the urge demands
do the action you feel you must do
Примери
- He tried not to act on the compulsion to check the stove again.
- Therapy helped her notice the urge without acting on a compulsion.
- If you act on a compulsion, the relief is usually temporary.
Примери за учащи
- He did not act on the compulsion.
feel a compulsion to do something
1/fˈil ə kəmpˈʌlʃən tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
suddenly or strongly feel driven
feel a strong need to do something
Примери
- She felt a compulsion to explain herself.
- He felt a compulsion to check the news again.
- I felt a compulsion to call her as soon as I heard.
Примери за учащи
- I felt a compulsion to say sorry.
give in to a compulsion
1/ɡˈɪv ˈɪn tə ə kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase
stop resisting the urge
stop resisting and do it
Примери
- She gave in to the compulsion and checked the door one more time.
- He was exhausted from constantly fighting, then giving in to, his compulsions.
- Try to delay before you give in to a compulsion.
Примери за учащи
- He gave in to the compulsion.
have a compulsion to do something
1/hˈæv ə kəmpˈʌlʃən tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
be strongly driven to act
feel you must do something
Примери
- I have a compulsion to tidy my desk before I start work.
- He has a compulsion to reread every message before sending it.
- Some people have a compulsion to keep buying things they don’t need.
Примери за учащи
- She has a compulsion to check the lock.
under compulsion
1/ˈʌndɚ kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
forced, not by choice
forced to do something
Примери
- He admitted that he acted under compulsion.
- The contract is invalid if it was signed under compulsion.
- She said she agreed under compulsion, not willingly.
Примери за учащи
- He signed it under compulsion.