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compulsion in German

compulsion in German is Zwang, Zwangneurose — compulsion means a strong, often irrational urge to do something, even against one's better judgment.

compulsion in German

Zwang
noun
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
Zwangneurose
noun
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

What does "compulsion" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun The use of force or pressure to make someone act a certain way.
    "The confession was obtained under compulsion."

compulsion in a sentence

  • He felt a sudden compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
  • The confession was obtained under compulsion.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "compulsion" in German?

"compulsion" in German is Zwang, Zwangneurose. 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 German, "compulsion" is Zwang, Zwangneurose.

Are there other ways to say "compulsion" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "compulsion": Zwang, Zwangneurose.

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