Compulsive
Compulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Effective and compulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effective" instead an adjective "Compulsive".
Effective
Effective adjective - Producing or capable of producing a desired result.
Compulsive and effective are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compulsive" instead an adjective "Effective".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The "compulsive liar" trait plays with it, making his lies less effective among the intellectuals and the religious.
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Higher functioning suffers of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder can be very effective team leaders or workers since their perfectionism drives them to get the job done.
Source: Hollywood Personality Disorders
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