Compulsive and Resistible

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Compulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.

Usage example: his compulsive clowning around can sometimes be annoying

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Resistible is an antonym for compulsive.

Resistible adjective - Capable of being resisted or withstood or frustrated.

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Compulsive is an antonym for resistible.

Nearby Words: resist, resisted, resistive

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