adjective
- resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
- acting according to or as if according to an irresistible inner drive
Examples
- She had a compulsive need to check the door locks multiple times.
- His compulsive shopping habits led to serious debt.
- The compulsive behavior interfered with her daily routine.
- He was a compulsive liar who couldn’t tell the truth.
- Her compulsive cleaning made it difficult for others to relax.
- The gambler’s compulsive betting destroyed his relationships.
- She sought therapy for her compulsive eating disorder.