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Compulsivity

🔄 Synonyms of "Compulsivity"

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Word	Definition
compulsivenessnoun	the state of being compulsive

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Word	Definition
compulsionnoun	An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
compulsive streaknoun	An extended time frame in which a person feels the need to do lots of compulsive tasks, with each task often being neither fun nor rewarding, just to get rid of obsessive thoughts
constraintnoun	Something that constrains; a restriction.
obsessionnoun	An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
problem gamblingnoun	An urge to gamble continuously despite negative consequences or a desire to quit.
drinking problemnoun	(informal) Compulsive, excessive consumption of alcohol.
overaddictionnoun	Excessive addiction.
crazenoun	A temporary passion or infatuation, as for some new amusement, pursuit, or fashion; a fad.
overcommittalnoun	(rare) overcommitment
hyperbulianoun	(psychology) Excessive will or drive to do things.
overpreoccupationnoun	excessive preoccupation
overcomplacencynoun	Excessive complacency.
acrasianoun	(archaic, rare) Lack of self-control; excess, intemperance; also, irregular or unruly behaviour.
overcommitalnoun	Alternative spelling of overcommittal. [(rare) overcommitment]
overpropulsionnoun	excessive propulsion
overactivitynoun	Excessive activity
workaholismnoun	The urge of a person to work excessively; ergomania.
hypercompliancenoun	Excessive compliance
hypercompensationnoun	Excessive compensation for something.
overrigiditynoun	excessive rigidity