compulsive.
Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
Meaning & usage
Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
Jenny is a compulsive liar—don't believe a thing she says.
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French compulsif, formed from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere (“to compel”), from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”).
One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French compulsif, formed from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere (“to compel”), from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”).
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