Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obsess
verb
/əˈbɛs/
Definition
To preoccupy or fill the mind with something persistently.
Examples
- She tends to obsess over small details in her job.
- He couldn’t stop obsessing about the upcoming exam.
- Many people obsess about their appearance.
Meaning
When someone is obsessed, they can’t stop thinking about a particular idea, person, or activity.
Synonyms
- preoccupy
- haunt
- fixate
- fascinate
- consume
