compulsion

Definitions of "compulsion"
  1. The act of forcing or pressuring someone to do something, often involving threats or intimidation
  2. The condition of being required or obliged to do something
How to use "compulsion" in a sentence
  1. Under compulsion, the witness provided false testimony.
  2. The state may exercise its compulsion to enforce the law.
  3. The compulsion to follow company regulations left the employees with no choice but to comply.

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