Compulsory and Willing

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

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Willing is an antonym for compulsory.

Nearby Words: compulsion, compulsive

Willing adjective - Done, made, or given with one's own free will.

Usage example: a willing sacrifice of her limited free time for a good cause

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Compulsory is an antonym for willing.

Nearby Words: will, willingly, willingness, willed

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