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compulsion
/kəmˈpʌlʃn/
noun
przymus
Also
wewnętrzny przymus(m)
Definition
An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, or the action or state of being forced to do something.
Examples
He felt a compulsion to check the lock three times before leaving the house.
Czuł przymus sprawdzenia zamka trzy razy przed wyjściem z domu.
They acted under compulsion, not by choice, due to the difficult circumstances.
Działali pod przymusem, a nie z wyboru, z powodu trudnych okoliczności.
Collocations
irresistible compulsionfeel a compulsionunder compulsion
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