Usually means: Urge to repeat an action.
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▸ verb:  To force, constrain, or obligate.
▸ verb:  To behave in a compulsive manner.

Similar:
compel, constrain, coact, concuss, obligate, duress, compinge, impose, conscript, constringe, more...

Opposite:
repel, deter, discourage, dissuade

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Similar:
compel, constrain, coact, concuss, obligate, duress, compinge, impose, conscript, constringe, more...

Opposite:
repel, deter, discourage, dissuade



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