1. strong urges to do something, especially something irrational or against one’s will
Usage: psychology
2. the use of force or pressure to make someone do something

Examples

• She struggled with compulsions to check the door locks repeatedly.
• His compulsions to wash his hands interfered with daily activities.
• The contract was signed under compulsions from the creditors.
• Legal compulsions require businesses to follow safety regulations.
• Therapy helped him manage his compulsions to gamble.
• The government used economic compulsions to enforce the policy.
• Her compulsions to organize everything perfectly exhausted her family.