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compulsive

/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
Main Example

She has a compulsive need to check her phone.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to a strong, uncontrollable urge to do something repeatedly.

Other Example

He has a compulsive habit of biting his nails.

Her compulsive shopping often leads to financial trouble.

They exhibit compulsive behavior when it comes to cleanliness.

Synonyms

compulsive behavior

compulsive liar

compulsive eating

Synonyms

obsessive

impulsive

addictive

compulsive

/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
Main Example

She has a compulsive need to check her phone.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to actions that are done repeatedly and often uncontrollably.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

compulsive

/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
Main Example

He is a compulsive spender and often buys things he doesn't need.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who has a strong, uncontrollable urge to do something repeatedly.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

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