Compulsive and Controllable

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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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Controllable is an antonym for compulsive.

Controllable adjective - Capable of being controlled.

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Compulsive is an antonym for controllable.

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