compulse Synonyms & Antonyms
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Compulse as a Verb
To force, constrain, or obligate.
To behave in a compulsive manner.
Word Forms & Grammar
compulse (third-person singular simple present compulses, present participle compulsing, simple past and past participle compulsed)
Origin of Compulse
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Word Facts for Compulse
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | To force, constrain, or obligate |
| Verb forms | compulses, compulsing, compulsed |