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   Ob·sess

   /əbˈses/

   

   verb

   • 1. preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent: "he was obsessed with the theme of death"
   • ▪ (of a person) be preoccupied with or constantly worrying about something: "her husband, who is obsessing about the wrong she has done him"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘haunt, possess’, referring to an evil spirit): from Latin obsess- ‘besieged’, from the verb obsidere, from ob- ‘opposite’ + sedere ‘sit’. The current sense dates from the late 19th century.

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   The meaning of OBSESSED is preoccupied with or haunted by some idea, interest, etc. : being in a state of obsession —sometimes used in combination. How to use obsessed in a sentence.

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   An obsession with something is an unhealthy, extreme interest in it. When someone is obsessed, they've lost control of their feelings about the object of their obsession.

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   OBSESSED definition: 1. unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something: 2…. Learn more.

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   Obsessed definition: having an obsession (usually followed by with or by). See examples of OBSESSED used in a sentence.

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   OBSESSED meaning: 1. unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something: 2…. Learn more.

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   Aug 13, 2024 · The meaning of OBSESSION is a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling; broadly : compelling motivation. How to use obsession in a sentence.

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   The meaning of OBSESS is to haunt or excessively preoccupy the mind of. How to use obsess in a sentence.