compulsive

kəmˈpʌlsɪv
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Translation of compulsive from English into Dutch,

Noun

psychology person

TECH.
person who cannot stop doing certain actions repeatedly
TECH.
dwangmatige compulsieve dwangpersoon
  • A compulsive often washes their hands many times a day.Een dwangmatige wast vaak vele keren per dag zijn handen.

Adjective

1.

behavior

irresistibly interesting or engaging
  • The novel was compulsive reading.De roman was verslavend om te lezen.
2.

uncontrolled behavior

TECH.
unable to control or resist a behavior or urge
TECH.
  • He has a compulsive need to check his phone.Hij heeft een dwangmatige behoefte om zijn telefoon te controleren.
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Expressions with compulsive: examples in English and translations in Dutch

het is verslavend leesvoer
This thriller hooks you from page one; it is compulsive reading.
pathologische leugenaar
compulsieve leugenaar
She realized he was a compulsive liar after catching him in many lies.
verslavend leesvoer
pageturner
Her new novel is compulsive reading from start to finish.
onweerstaanbare drang
dwangmatige neiging
She has a compulsive streak for cleaning the house.
compulsieve kijkervaring
verslavende televisie
The new thriller series is compulsive viewing.
obsessief-compulsieve
dwangmatige
His obsessive-compulsive attention to detail is impressive.

Synonyms and analogies of compulsive in English

Examples of compulsive in a sentence

  • A compulsive may struggle with gambling.
  • His compulsive storytelling kept everyone entertained.
  • The series is compulsive viewing for fans.
  • Her compulsive shopping worried her family.
  • He displayed compulsive eating habits under stress.

Translations of "compulsive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
dwangmatigadj.

Her compulsive reading habit started with the thrilling detective stories.

Haar neiging tot dwangmatig lezen begon met die bloedstollende detectives.

The compulsive reading of that biography left him inspired and motivated.

Het dwangmatig doorlezen van die biografie liet hem geïnspireerd en gemotiveerd achter.

gedwongenadj./pp.

I have this compulsive need to crush other people's dreams.

Ik heb deze gedwongen behoeften om andermans dromen te vernietigen.

I've come up with a series of exercises to help with your compulsive need for closure.

Ik heb een aantal oefeningen bedacht die je gedwongen behoefte aan sluiting kunnen verhelpen.

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Other translations for compulsive:

  • verslavendadj.
  • onweerstaanbaaradj.
  • compulsieve
  • compulsief

compulsive: Examples and translations in context

Her compulsive reading began when she discovered mystery novels last year.

Haar dwangmatige leesdrang begon toen ze vorig jaar misdaadromans ontdekte.

The research focuses on pathology related to compulsive behaviors and thought patterns.

Het onderzoek richt zich op pathologie die samenhangt met dwangmatige gedragingen en denkpatronen.

Her compulsive decluttering meant she rarely kept souvenirs or old gifts.

Door haar dwangmatige opruimdrang bewaarde ze zelden souvenirs of oude cadeaus.

His compulsive decluttering habit started after moving to a smaller apartment.

Zijn dwangmatige opruimdrang begon nadat hij naar een kleinere woning was verhuisd.

The compulsive often feels ashamed of their persistent and uncontrollable behaviors.

Iemand die dwangmatig is, schaamt zich vaak voor zijn aanhoudende en onbeheersbare gedrag.

He found that compulsive decluttering took over his weekends and free time.

Hij merkte dat zijn dwangmatige opruimdrang al zijn weekenden en vrije tijd opslokte.

Gabe, you must remember that compulsive shopping is an addiction.

Gabe, je moet onthouden dat dwangmatig winkelen een verslaving is.

Doctors classify a compulsive by their inability to stop certain repeated actions.

Artsen bestempelen iemand als dwangmatig wanneer die bepaalde handelingen niet kan stoppen met herhalen.

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