English English Dictionary
- compulsive in English:
1. that makes you pay attention
English word "compulsive"(that makes you pay attention) occurs in sets:
commonly confused adjectives2. impossible to control
English word "compulsive"(impossible to control) occurs in sets:
PNJ - Test 23. compel
She didn't want to help them but conscience compelled her to.
The law allows the department to compel companies to turn over customer records.
I felt compelled to tell her the truth.
The law will compel employers to provide health insurance
We took steps to compel their cooperation
‘they may compel a witness's attendance at court by issue of a summons’
We are forged by evil to compel
All students are compelled to take history classes.
The new circumstances compelled a change in policy.
The court has powers to compel witnesses to attend.
When the police compel you to obey speed limits or else get a ticket, this is an example of a situation where the police enforce the law.
He spoke with an authority that compelled the attention of the whole crowd.
compel children (to do something)
She compels me to sex!
If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.
English word "compulsive"(compel) occurs in sets:
Word Formation (Year 3)4. A compulsive person finds it difficult to control their actions
English word "compulsive"(A compulsive person finds it difficult to control their actions) occurs in sets:
Unity 23 25 i 265. that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting
6. interesting and exciting
English word "compulsive"(interesting and exciting) occurs in sets:
Unit 1 Part 37. used to describe something that is done a lot and without any control
English word "compulsive"(used to describe something that is done a lot and without any control) occurs in sets:
Advanced English words that start with "C"8. having an obsessive urge to do something
other words beginning with "C"
complexion in Englishcomposer in English
comprehensive in English
compulsory in English
computer in English
conceited in English
