Compulsive
Compulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Manic and compulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manic" instead an adjective "Compulsive".
Manic
Manic adjective - Affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason.
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Synonyms for Manic
Compulsive and manic are semantically related. You can use "Compulsive" instead an adjective "Manic".
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- The Sifl and Olly Show: Olly is an odd case in that his sanity is only shown to ever slip during the "Precious Roy" segments, which his psychiatrist describes as "manic-compulsive salesmanship".
Source: Sanity Slippage / Live-Action TV
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