Compulsive and Willful

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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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Willful is an antonym for compulsive.

Willful adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

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Compulsive is an antonym for willful.

Nearby Words: willed, willfulness, willfully

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