Compulsory and Gratuitous

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Compulsory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.

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Gratuitous is an antonym for compulsory.

Nearby Words: compulsion, compulsive

Gratuitous adjective - Not costing or charging anything.

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Compulsory is an antonym for gratuitous in voluntary topic.

Nearby Words: gratuity, gratuitously

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