Compulsion
Compulsion noun - The use of power to impose one's will on another.
Usage example: in that class I read books under compulsion that I ordinarily wouldn't have considered
Willfulness and compulsion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willfulness" instead a noun "Compulsion".
Willfulness
Willfulness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Compulsion and willfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compulsion" instead a noun "Willfulness".
Mutual synonyms
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