(Psychologie) Besoin irrésistible ŕ accomplir un acte.
ETYM Latin compulsio. Related to Compel.
1. An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against one's will; SYN. obsession.
2. An urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid; SYN. irresistible impulse.
3. Using force to cause something; SYN. coercion.