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compulsion meaning in Marathi

सक्ती saktī

/kəmˈpʌlʃən/

compulsion in Marathi: सक्ती (saktī). In English, compulsion means an irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

Marathi words for compulsion

use of power to force a person to act
सक्ती saktī

English meaning of compulsion

  1. noun An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
  2. noun The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
  3. noun The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).

Full definition of compulsion

compulsion in a sentence

  • During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke.

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Questions about compulsion in Marathi

What is the meaning of compulsion in Marathi?
Compulsion in Marathi is सक्ती (saktī).
compulsion चा मराठी अर्थ काय आहे?
Compulsion: सक्ती (saktī).
What does compulsion mean in English?
Compulsion means an irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

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