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exhibitionist vs compulsive

compulsive vs exhibitionist

exhibitionist and compulsive both are nouns.

exhibitionist is not an adjective while compulsive is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhibitionist Yes No No No
compulsive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, compulsive is a hypernym of exhibitionist; that is, compulsive is a word with a broader meaning than exhibitionist:
  • exhibitionist: someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
  • compulsive: a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
exhibitionist (noun) compulsive (noun)
someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
exhibitionist (adjective) compulsive (adjective)
strongly motivated to succeed
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
Difference between exhibitionist and compulsive

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