compulsion
gb/kəmpˈʌlʃən/ us/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
B2
Engelsk
ellenállhatatlan késztetés, kényszer, kényszerítés, belső kényszer, késztetés, kényszercselekvés, kompulzió
NAVNEORD
C1
1
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
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.
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse compulsion (an urge) with compassion (kindness).
Betydning
a strong urge to act
Ordforbindelser
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
Synonymer
urge (More general; less extreme than compulsion.)
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impulse (Often sudden and brief; compulsion can be persistent.)
Antonymer
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.)
Temaer
emotions
|psychology
|daily_life
Definition
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.
NAVNEORD
C1
FORMAL
2
kényszer
B2
kényszerítés
C1
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
He worked under compulsion.
Kényszer alatt dolgozott.
She signed the paper without compulsion.
Kényszer nélkül írta alá a papírt.
Typisk fejl:
Compulsion is the pressure/force; the verb is compel (to force).
Betydning
force or pressure to act
Ordforbindelser
under compulsion
|through compulsion
|legal compulsion
|state compulsion
|external compulsion
|economic compulsion
|compulsion and coercion
|submit to compulsion
|use compulsion
|without compulsion
Synonymer
coercion (Often emphasizes threats or intimidation.)
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pressure (Broader; can be social and less direct than compulsion.)
Antonymer
volition (Doing something by free choice rather than being forced.)
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freedom (Lack of external force or constraint.)
Temaer
law
|society
|conflict
Definition
force or pressure that makes someone do something
The use of force, threats, or strong pressure to make someone do something.
NAVNEORD
B2
3
késztetés
B2
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
I felt a compulsion to help him.
Belső kényszert éreztem, hogy segítsek neki.
She stayed out of compulsion.
Kényszerből maradt.
Typisk fejl:
This sense is about obligation/expectation, not a legal requirement.
Betydning
sense you must do it
Ordforbindelser
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
Synonymer
obligation (More clearly about duty; compulsion suggests stronger internal pressure.)
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necessity (Focuses on practical need rather than psychological pressure.)
Antonymer
indifference (Lack of motivation or felt need to act.)
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reluctance (Unwillingness rather than feeling driven to act.)
Temaer
emotions
|relationships
|work
Definition
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.
NAVNEORD
C1
TECHNICAL
4
kompulzió
C2
Brugsmønster:
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.
Læringseksempler
His compulsion was to check the stove many times.
Az ő kényszercselekvése az volt, hogy sokszor ellenőrizte a tűzhelyet.
Typisk fejl:
In clinical use, a compulsion is usually an action (e.g., checking), not just a desire.
Betydning
repeated act done to relieve anxiety
Ordforbindelser
OCD compulsions
|washing compulsion
|checking compulsion
|counting compulsion
|compulsion and obsession
|resist a compulsion
|perform a compulsion
|reduce compulsions
|manage compulsions
|compulsion rituals
Synonymer
ritual (Often used for repeated behaviors; less precise clinically without context.)
Antonymer
avoidance (Staying away from actions/triggers rather than repeating an action.)
Temaer
health
|psychology
Definition
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.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
compulsion
IPA
GB/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
US/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
com - pul - sion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pul)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: compulsion
- Plural: compulsion, compulsions
Ordfamilie
Forms
compulsions
noun
Core family
Related words
compulsory
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
compulsiveness
noun
compulsorily
adverb
Udtryk
act on a compulsion
1/ˈækt ˈɔn ə kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase
do what the urge demands
do the action you feel you must do
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- She has a compulsion to check the lock.
under compulsion
1/ˈʌndɚ kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
forced, not by choice
forced to do something
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- He signed it under compulsion.