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Meaning of obsess

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

obsess

Pronunciation:/əbˈsɛs/

verb

Definitions

  1. (passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

    Example: Some people are obsessed with sports.

  2. To dominate the thoughts of someone.

    Example: Thoughts of her obsess my every waking moment.

  3. (construed with over) To think or talk obsessively about.

    Example: Stop obsessing over it, will you!