Compulsive and Forcible

Compulsive

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

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

Forcible

Forcible adjective - Impelled by physical force especially against resistance.
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Compulsive and forcible are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compulsive" instead an adjective "Forcible".

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