compulsive (n.)

  1. a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

    compulsive (adj.)

  1. caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; compulsive drinking'

  2. strongly motivated to succeed

    [ Syn: determined , driven ]

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