Compulsive and Demented

Compulsive

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

Demented and compulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Demented" instead an adjective "Compulsive".

Demented

Demented adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

Compulsive and demented are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compulsive" instead an adjective "Demented".

Nearby Word: dementing
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Demented and Compulsive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/compulsive/demented
Compulsive & Demented. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/compulsive/demented>.
Demented or Compulsive. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/compulsive/demented.
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