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drang — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • compulsion noun A strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.
  • urge noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.

Senses

drang is used for these senses in English:

  • compulsion An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
  • urge A strong desire; an itch to do something.

compulsion — full definition

  1. noun A strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.
  2. noun The use of force or pressure to make someone act a certain way.

urge — full definition

  1. noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.
  2. verb To strongly encourage or push someone to do something.

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