Ingles - Hungarian

compulsion

gb/kəmpˈʌlʃən/ us/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
B2 Ingles
ellenállhatatlan késztetés, kényszer, kényszerítés, belső kényszer, késztetés, kényszercselekvés, kompulzió
PANGNGALAN C1
1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t confuse compulsion (an urge) with compassion (kindness).
Kahulugan
a strong urge to act
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga kasingkahulugan
urge (More general; less extreme than compulsion.) | impulse (Often sudden and brief; compulsion can be persistent.)
Mga kasalungat
self-control (The ability to resist urges rather than act on them.) | choice (A freely made decision rather than an overpowering urge.)
Mga tema
emotions |psychology |daily_life
Depinisyon

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.

PANGNGALAN C1 FORMAL
2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
He worked under compulsion.
Kényszer alatt dolgozott.
She signed the paper without compulsion.
Kényszer nélkül írta alá a papírt.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Compulsion is the pressure/force; the verb is compel (to force).
Kahulugan
force or pressure to act
Mga kolokasyon
under compulsion |through compulsion |legal compulsion |state compulsion |external compulsion |economic compulsion |compulsion and coercion |submit to compulsion |use compulsion |without compulsion
Mga kasingkahulugan
coercion (Often emphasizes threats or intimidation.) | pressure (Broader; can be social and less direct than compulsion.)
Mga kasalungat
volition (Doing something by free choice rather than being forced.) | freedom (Lack of external force or constraint.)
Mga tema
law |society |conflict
Depinisyon

force or pressure that makes someone do something

The use of force, threats, or strong pressure to make someone do something.

PANGNGALAN B2
3
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I felt a compulsion to help him.
Belső kényszert éreztem, hogy segítsek neki.
She stayed out of compulsion.
Kényszerből maradt.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This sense is about obligation/expectation, not a legal requirement.
Kahulugan
sense you must do it
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga kasingkahulugan
obligation (More clearly about duty; compulsion suggests stronger internal pressure.) | necessity (Focuses on practical need rather than psychological pressure.)
Mga kasalungat
indifference (Lack of motivation or felt need to act.) | reluctance (Unwillingness rather than feeling driven to act.)
Mga tema
emotions |relationships |work
Depinisyon

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.

PANGNGALAN C1 TECHNICAL
4
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
His compulsion was to check the stove many times.
Az ő kényszercselekvése az volt, hogy sokszor ellenőrizte a tűzhelyet.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In clinical use, a compulsion is usually an action (e.g., checking), not just a desire.
Kahulugan
repeated act done to relieve anxiety
Mga kolokasyon
OCD compulsions |washing compulsion |checking compulsion |counting compulsion |compulsion and obsession |resist a compulsion |perform a compulsion |reduce compulsions |manage compulsions |compulsion rituals
Mga kasingkahulugan
ritual (Often used for repeated behaviors; less precise clinically without context.)
Mga kasalungat
avoidance (Staying away from actions/triggers rather than repeating an action.)
Mga tema
health |psychology
Depinisyon

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.

Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
compulsion
IPA
GB/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
US/kəmpˈʌlʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
com - pul - sion (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pul)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: compulsion
  • Plural: compulsion, compulsions
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
compulsions noun
Core family
compel verb C1 compulsive adjective B2 compulsively adverb
Related words
compulsory adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
voluntary adjective B1 optional adjective B1
Advanced or less common
compulsiveness noun compulsorily adverb
Mga ekspresyon

act on a compulsion

1
/ˈækt ˈɔn ə kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase

do what the urge demands

do the action you feel you must do

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She has a compulsion to check the lock.

under compulsion

1
/ˈʌndɚ kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase formal

forced, not by choice

forced to do something

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He signed it under compulsion.

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