Definition of Obsess

1. Verb. Haunt like a ghost; pursue. "The good news will obsess her"; "Fear of illness haunts her"

Exact synonyms: Ghost, Haunt
Generic synonyms: Preoccupy
Derivative terms: Ghost, Obsession

2. Verb. Be preoccupied with something. "Sam and Sue obsess over the results of the experiment"; "She is obsessing over her weight"
Generic synonyms: Worry
Derivative terms: Obsession, Obsessive

Definition of Obsess

1. v. t. To besiege; to beset.

Definition of Obsess

1. to dominate the thoughts of [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obsess

observation station
observation tower
observatories
observatory
observe
observed
observed fire
observer
observer
observer's meridian
observers
observer variation
observes
observing
observingly
obsess (current term)
obsessed
obsesses
obsessing
obsession
obsession
obsessional
obsessionally
obsessional neurosis
obsessions
obsessive
obsessive-compulsive
obsessive-compulsive
obsessive-compulsive disorder
obsessive-compulsive neurosis

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