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compulsion in Latin

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

compulsion in Latin

coactus
noun
The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.

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."
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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 Latin?

"compulsion" in Latin is coactus. 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 Latin, "compulsion" is coactus.

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