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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

compulsions

/kɒmplʌʃnz/ noun · British & US
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What does compulsions mean?

noun

A strong, often irresistible impulse or urge to perform a particular action or behave in a certain way. Compulsions are often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Example

"Her compulsions to clean and organize her living space were so intense that they interfered with her daily life."

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