COMPULSORY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMPULSORY?

Need another word that means the same as “compulsory”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “compulsory” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Compulsory” are: mandatory, required, obligatory, requisite, necessary, essential, statutory, prescribed

Compulsory as an Adjective

Definitions of "Compulsory" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “compulsory” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
• Involving or exercising compulsion; coercive.
• Required by rule.

Synonyms of "Compulsory" as an adjective (8 Words)

essential	Defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established. It is essential to keep up to date records.
mandatory	Required by law or mandate; compulsory. He did not want the guidelines to be mandatory.
necessary	Unavoidably determined by prior circumstances. A necessary consequence.
obligatory	Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory. It was a quiet little street with the obligatory pub at the end.
prescribed	Formally laid down or imposed. In prescribed order.
required	Required by rule. Eight editions were published each required reading for trainees.
requisite	Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. The application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid.
statutory	Prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute. A statutory age limit.

Usage Examples of "Compulsory" as an adjective

• It was compulsory to attend mass.
• In most schools physical education is compulsory.
• The abuse of compulsory powers.
• Compulsory military service.

Associations of "Compulsory" (30 Words)

abduction	The movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part. They organized the abduction of Mr Cordes on his way to the airport.
blackmail	Money demanded by a person or group engaged in blackmail. He had blackmailed her into sailing with him.
coercion	Using force to cause something to occur. They didn t have to use coercion.
compel	Force or oblige (someone) to do something. The water shortage compels conservation.
compelling	Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. A compelling film.
compulsion	The action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint. Her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly.
confinement	The state of being confined. The pros and cons of home versus hospital confinement.
conscription	Compulsory military service. Conscription was extended to married men.
constrain	Confine forcibly; imprison. The walls are high the gates are strong but true love never yet was thus constrained.
demand	The act of demanding. The police demanded that he give them the names.
disarmament	The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons. The disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete.
dispossess	Deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions. A champion of the poor and the dispossessed.
duress	Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement. Confessions extracted under duress.
duty	(of a person) engaged in their regular work. Juliet reported for duty.
enforced	Caused by necessity or force; compulsory. Enforced obedience.
flatly	In an unqualified manner. I applied the paint flatly.
force	Move with force. They forced a way through the crowd.
forced	Forced or compelled. A forced smile.
forcible	Done by force. Forcible entry.
impel	Drive forward; propel. A lack of equality impelled the oppressed to fight.
mandatory	Required by rule. Attendance is mandatory.
must	Grape juice before or during fermentation. You must be tired.
obligate	Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted. An obligate intracellular parasite.
obligatory	Morally or legally constraining or binding. A sovereign whose laws are obligatory.
oblige	Make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something. If you can give me a few minutes of your time I ll be much obliged.
perfunctory	As a formality only. He gave a perfunctory nod.
required	Required by rule. The corset the garment that ensured the required female shape.
schooling	Education received at school. His parents paid for his schooling.
sequestrate	Keep away from others. Two more poll tax rebels were sequestrated.
unconditionally	In an unqualified manner. To be loved unconditionally is to be loved for who we are.