Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To compel; constrain; force.
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Examples
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There are bonuses to collect and six modes to play through, and its astoundingly compulse stuff, requiring a controlled, focused gameplay style.
The 25 best smartphone games of 2011 (so far) – part one 2011
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I removed my alarm clock from my bedroom, so I don't have the need to compulse and do that.
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If they didn't give you a benefit, people wouldn't compulse.
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One of these days, psychiatrists will adopt the verb compulse.
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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One of these days, psychiatrists will adopt the verb compulse.
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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One of these days, psychiatrists will adopt the verb compulse.
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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One of these days, psychiatrists will adopt the verb compulse.
No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003
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I felt no other compulse to notice them than your wish.
Memoirs of Aaron Burr Davis, Matthew L 1836
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I felt no other compulse to notice them than your wish.
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I felt no other compulse to notice them than your wish.
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