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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
compulsive means: Feeling unable to stop doing something, or describing behaviour you cannot control.
adjective
UNABLE TO STOPC1
Feeling unable to stop doing something, or describing behaviour you cannot control.
- He is a compulsive shopper.
- Her compulsive gambling caused serious money problems.
- She sought help for her compulsive checking of locks.
Questions about compulsive
What does compulsive mean?
Feeling unable to stop doing something, or describing behaviour you cannot control.
What is compulsive in other languages?
Türkçe: kompulsif · Español: compulsivo · Français: compulsif · Deutsch: zwanghaft · Italiano: compulsivo · 日本語: 強迫的な
How do you pronounce compulsive?
It is pronounced /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/.
How do you use compulsive in a sentence?
He is a compulsive shopper. Her compulsive gambling caused serious money problems.
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