About The Word Obsess

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Obsess

Obsess Meaning & Definition
Obsess Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Obsess?

[v] haunt like a ghost; pursue; "Fear of illness haunts her"
[v] be preoccupied with something; "She is obsessing over her weight"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Obsess: ghost | haunt

Related Terms | Find terms related to Obsess: absorb | absorb the attention | arrest | be remembered | bedevil | beset | bewitch | burden | catch | charm | compel | control | crush one | demonize | devilize | diabolize | dominate | drive | enchant | engage | engage the attention | engage the mind | engage the thoughts | engross | engross the mind | engross the thoughts | enthrall | exercise | exhaust | fascinate | grab | grip | hant | harass | haunt | haunt the memory | hex | hold | hold spellbound | hold the interest | hoodoo | hypnotize | immerse | impel | infatuate | involve | involve the interest | jinx | make an impression | mesmerize | monopolize | never be forgotten | not let go | occupy | occupy the attention | oppress | overlook | penetrate | plague | possess | preoccupy | prey on | rankle | sink in | spellbind | spook | take over | take up | tire | torment | voodoo | wear out | wear upon one | weary | weigh upon | weight down | witch

See Also | preoccupy | worry

Obsess In Webster's Dictionary

\Ob*sess"\, v. t. [L. obsessus, p. p. of obsidere to besiege; ob (see {Ob-}) + sedere to sit.] To besiege; to beset. --Sir T. Elyot.

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