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obsess
[ uhb-ses ]
verb (used with object)
- to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally:
Suspicion obsessed him.
verb (used without object)
- to think about something unceasingly or persistently; dwell obsessively upon something.
obsess
/ əbˈsɛs /
verb
- tr; when passive, foll by with or by to preoccupy completely; haunt
- intr; usually foll by on or over to worry neurotically or obsessively; brood
Other Words From
- ob·sessing·ly adverb
- ob·sessor noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of obsess1
Example Sentences
"I became somewhat obsessed and backtracked to catch up with a lot of the videos I realised I'd missed from earlier in the inquiry," says Carrie, who is retired.
I’m really obsessed with the idea that there are all these specials that aired on TV that just became lost media, they’re not on DVD or streaming or anything like that.
I just loved so much that it was something that I had never come across before and so rare in our industry where we’re so obsessed with remakes and prequels and sequels.
AJ, however, is only too happy to take the mystery on: “I know every girl now is obsessed with murder, but I started the trend.”
I have a friend who’s obsessed with maple syrup — “real maple syrup, no additives!” as he says.
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