obsession

noun

An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.

An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

The quality of being obsessed.

Influence or control by evil spirits without possession.

Roots

sedeosess- · Latin · sit

Synonyms for obsession

fixationn compulsionn monomanian preoccupationn manian fascinationn passionn phobian hysterian

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