Besetting and Voluntary

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

Usage example: that woman's besetting need to meddle in the affairs of others

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Voluntary is an antonym for besetting.

Voluntary adjective - Done, made, or given with one's own free will.

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Besetting is an antonym for voluntary.

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