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Compulsive

usgb/kəmˈpʌlsɪv/Volume
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Negative Aspect

Indicates a harmful pattern or undesirable trait, often excessive.

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Her compulsive need to clean left no time for relaxation.
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Emotional Impact

Shows an action driven by strong feelings rather than reason.

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His compulsive apologies revealed his deep insecurity.
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Hyperbolic Usage

Can be exaggerated to stress the intensity of a habit or behavior.

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She calls herself a compulsive coffee drinker because she enjoys it so much.
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AddictControllableImpulsiveInstinctiveInvoluntaryIrresistibleObsessiveUrgent
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