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Obsess
verb
/əbˈsɛs/
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Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
verb
(passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.
"Some people are obsessed with sports."
2.
verb
To dominate the thoughts of someone.
"Thoughts of her obsess my every waking moment."
3.
verb
(construed with over) To think or talk obsessively about.
"Stop obsessing over it, will you!"
Synonyms
haunt
ghost
beset
hyperfixate
overfocus
have it bad
fuss over
overconcern
cling to
hang upon
overbusy
fuss
Rhymes With
nonetheless
nevertheless
coalesce
distress
acquiesce
address
caress
assess
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