compulsive 1
noundomain: person
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
Hypernym
person 1
noun
a human being
EnglishDerivationally related form
compulsive 2
adjective
strongly motivated to succeed
compulsive 1
adjective
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
compulsion 2
noun
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Hyponym
control freak 1
noun
someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people
exhibitionist 1
noun
someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
perfectionist 1
noun
a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards
workaholic 1
noun
person with a compulsive need to work
