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Synonyms for compulsion

Two senses of compulsion live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · noun

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineActions

using force to cause something to occur

Though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

coercion

Same sentence, swapped: Though pressed into rugby under coercion I began to enjoy the game.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for compulsion as it is used in the sentence above.

obsession
induction
inducing

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineEmotions

an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will

Her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

obsession

Same sentence, swapped: Her obsession to wash her hands repeatedly.

Close but different

coercion
charisma
incentive

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