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compel vs compulsion

compulsion vs compel

compel is not a noun while compulsion is a noun.

compel is a verb but compulsion is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compel No No Yes No
compulsion Yes No No No
compel (noun) compulsion (noun)
using force to cause something to occur
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
compel (verb) compulsion (verb)
force somebody to do something
necessitate or exact
Difference between compel and compulsion

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