Besetting and Willful

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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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Willful is an antonym for besetting.

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

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Besetting is an antonym for willful.

Nearby Words: willed, willfulness, willfully

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