COMPULSION


Meaning of COMPULSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kəmˈpʌlʃən ]

n. 1 a constraint; an obligation. 2 Psychol. an irresistible urge to a form of behaviour, esp. against one's conscious wishes. øunder compulsion because one is compelled. [ME f. F f. LL compulsio -onis (as compel)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.