Driven
Driven adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
Usage example: a man with a driven need to be loved or liked by everyone
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Synonyms for Driven
Involuntary and driven are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Involuntary" instead an adjective "Driven".
Involuntary
Involuntary adjective - Not subject to the control of the will.
Usage example: involuntary manslaughter
Driven and involuntary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Driven" instead an adjective "Involuntary".
Nearby Word: involuntarily
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- The story is driven by a disease that mankind is afflicted of that makes almost everyone infertile, which means involuntary - and dangerous for the human race - Population Control.
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Involuntary Shapeshifter: The Arcadians shift when driven by strong emotions.
Source: Literature / Arcadia -
Involuntary Suicide Mechanism / Driven to Suicide: The suicide switch inside all humans, which is one of the key plot points of the manga (the anime's plot diverged before it became important).
Source: Manga / Linebarrels of Iron
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