Compulse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Compulse is a verb meaning To force, constrain, or obligate.
Meaning
To force, constrain, or obligate.
More Meanings
- To behave in a compulsive manner.
Example Sentences
I didn't choose to. I was compulsed.
Fantasize about sex instead of obsessing and compulsing.
We are compulsed to this place and put into information that is very twisted already.
I'm damned tired of being impressed into service, compulsed into doing things I hate to do.
Word Forms
- compulses
- compulsing
- compulsed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compel, constrain, coact, concuss, obligate, duress.
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