compulsive behaviour

kəmˈpʌlsɪv bɪˈheɪvjər

Definition

Definition of compulsive behaviour - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychology

TECH.

repetitive actions done to reduce anxiety even if they cause harm

TECH.

Compulsive behaviour made him wash his hands many times a day.
Therapy helped her manage compulsive behaviour.
Compulsive behaviour can disrupt daily routines.

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Expressions with compulsive

it is compulsive reading

exp.

said when a book is so gripping you cannot stop

This thriller hooks you from page one; it is compulsive reading.

compulsive liar

person who lies habitually without control

She realized he was a compulsive liar after catching him in many lies.

compulsive reading

book or text so interesting you cannot stop reading

Her new novel is compulsive reading from start to finish.

compulsive streak

uncontrollable urge to do something repeatedly

She has a compulsive streak for cleaning the house.

compulsive viewing

content that is irresistibly engaging to watch

The new thriller series is compulsive viewing.

obsessive-compulsive

adj.

excessively focused on specific routines or tasks

His obsessive-compulsive attention to detail is impressive.

Expressions with behaviour

change in behaviour

alteration in conduct or actions

Stress can cause a significant change in behaviour.

one's best behaviour

conduct that is very polite and proper

She was on her best behaviour at the interview.

unreasonable behaviour

actions that are not fair or sensible

His unreasonable behaviour caused a lot of problems at work.

abusive behaviour

pattern of harmful actions that insult, hurt or control another person

The manager's abusive behaviour led several employees to file formal complaints.

threatening behaviour

actions that make others feel scared of possible harm or violence

The teacher reported the student's threatening behaviour to the school principal.

on one's best behaviour

adv.

acting very politely and well-mannered

During the interview, she was on her best behaviour.

behaviour problems

repeated actions that cause trouble for others at home school or work

The teacher met with the parents to discuss his behaviour problems.

consumer behaviour

actions and choices of buyers when getting and using goods or services

The company studied consumer behaviour before launching the new product.

herd behaviour

collective movement of animals in a group

Herd behaviour in wildebeests helps them avoid predators.

acquired behaviour

behavior learned through experience or observation

The bird's song is an acquired behaviour, not an instinct.

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French:comportement compulsif, ...
German:Zwangsverhalten, ...
Italian:comportamento compulsivo, ...
Spanish:comportamiento compulsivo, ...
Portuguese:comportamento compulsivo, ...
Chinese:强迫行为, ...
Japanese:強迫行動, ...
Arabic:سُلُوك قَهْرِي, ...
Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת כְּפִיָּתִית, ...
Russian:компульсивное поведение, ...
Ukrainian:компульсивна поведінка, ...
Hindi:बाध्यकारी व्यवहार, ...
Bengali:বাধ্যতামূলক আচরণ, ...
Catalan:comportament compulsiu, ...
Czech:kompulzivní chování, ...
Danish:tvangsadfærd, ...
Dutch:dwangmatig gedrag, ...
Greek:καταναγκαστική συμπεριφορά, ...
Hungarian:kényszeres viselkedés, ...
Khmer:អាកប្បកិរិយាបង្ខិតបង្ខំ, ...
Korean:강박 행동, ...
Persian:رفتار وسواسی, ...
Polish:zachowania kompulsywne, ...
Portuguese (BR):comportamento compulsivo, ...
Romanian:comportament compulsiv, ...
Swedish:tvångsbeteende, ...
Thai:พฤติกรรมย้ำคิดย้ำทำ, ...
Turkish:kompulsif davranış, ...
Vietnamese:hành vi cưỡng chế, ...

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