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Definition of Obsession

1. Noun. An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will. "Her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly"

2. Noun. An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone.

Definition of Obsession

1. n. The act of besieging.

Definition of Obsession

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Obsession

1. A recurrent, persistent thought, image or impulse that is unwanted and distressing (ego dystonic) and comes involuntarily to mind despite attempts to ignore or suppress it. Common obsessions involve thoughts of violence, contamination and self doubt. Origin: L. Obsessio This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obsession

observed observed fire observer observer observer's meridian observers observer variation observes observing observingly

obsess obsessed obsesses obsessing obsession obsession obsessional obsessionally obsessional neurosis obsessions

obsessive obsessive-compulsive obsessive-compulsive obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessive-compulsive neurosis obsessive-compulsive personality obsessive-compulsive personality obsessive-compulsive personality disorder obsessively obsessiveness

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