8
restraint(noun, control, force, understanding, right)
7
hang-up(noun, force, drive, love, passion)
6
mania(noun, love, passion, desire, thing)
6
brute force(noun, force, violence, angariation)
6
exigency(noun, force, drive, right, concern)
6
must(noun, force, understanding, passion, right)
5
demand(noun, force, drive, right, concern)
5
energy(noun, power, strength, vigor, might)
5
fascination(noun, love, passion, desire, thing)
5
impulse(noun, trouble, power, strength, energy)
5
impulsion(noun, force, desire, stick, urge)
5
intimidation(noun, coercion, angariation, duresse)
5
neurosis(noun, disorder, passion, desire, thing)
5
propulsion(noun, motive, propulsion)
5
strength(noun, attack, power, energy, strain)
5
struggle(noun, force, violence, angariation)
4
engrossment(noun, force, drive, concern, demand)
4
abuse(noun, force, violence, angariation)
4
bullying(noun, force, violence, angariation)
4
craving(noun, love, passion, desire, thing)
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