compulsion in Finnish
compulsion in Finnish is pakko, pakkotoiminto, pakottaminen — compulsion means a strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.
compulsion in Finnish
pakko
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
pakkotoiminto
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
pakottaminen
The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
pakkokeino
The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).
What does "compulsion" mean?
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noun A strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.
"He felt a sudden compulsion to check his phone every few minutes."
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noun The use of force or pressure to make someone act a certain way.
"The confession was obtained under compulsion."
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compulsion in a sentence
- He felt a sudden compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
- The confession was obtained under compulsion.
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What is "compulsion" in Finnish?
"compulsion" in Finnish is pakko, pakkotoiminto, pakottaminen. compulsion means: A strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.
How do you use "compulsion" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt a sudden compulsion to check his phone every few minutes." In Finnish, "compulsion" is pakko, pakkotoiminto, pakottaminen.
Are there other ways to say "compulsion" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "compulsion": pakko, pakkotoiminto, pakottaminen, pakkokeino.
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