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Definition
describing something someone does as done too much because of an uncontrollable desire — such as excessive gambling or eating
- The compulsively superstitious person is also very often a serious believer in fate; that was the case with Perry.1 — Last To See Them Alive (55% in)
- Andrews, a compulsive eater (he had filled a scrapbook with illustrated edibles, everything from strawberry shortcake to roasted pig), said, "Maybe he is crazy.4 — The Corner (73% in)
There are no more uses of "compulsive" in In Cold Blood.
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