Compulsory
Compulsory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Grudging and compulsory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grudging" instead an adjective "Compulsory".
Nearby Words: compulsion, compulsive
Grudging
Grudging adjective - Petty or reluctant in giving or spending.
Compulsory and grudging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compulsory" instead an adjective "Grudging".
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