Kaharusan (en. Compulsion)

/ka-ha-ru-san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A strong desire or need to act in a particular way.

There was a compulsion to rush outside despite the bad weather.

Mayroong kaharusan na sumugod sa labas kahit na masama ang panahon.

An action prompted by excessive desire or emotions.

The compulsion to hide caused him great anxiety.

Ang kaharusan na magtago ay naging sanhi ng kanyang pag-aalala.

Decision falling under the influence of external forces or factors.

The compulsion to engage in risk led to his involvement in illegal activities.

Ang kaharusan na makipag-ugnayan sa panganib ay nagdulot ng kanyang pagkakasangkot sa mga iligal na gawain.

derived from the root word 'karus': meaning actions that could lead to undesirable situations or events.

compulsion in the mind

A behavior stemming from a person's thoughts that they feel they need to perform.

kaharusan sa isip

coercion

An action performed under force or pressure.

pamimilit

psychological suppression

A condition where a person inhibits themselves more than usual.

sikolohikal na pagsugpo

Pitiful, pitiable

The child's plight in the rain is truly heartbreaking.

Ang kaharusan ng bata sa ilalim ng ulan ay talagang nakakahabag.

Nothing else to do, miserable

Because of the hardships of life, he is forced to work anywhere.

Dahil sa kaharusan ng buhay, napipilitan siyang magtrabaho kahit saan.