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English noun: obsession

1. obsession (motive) an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will


SamplesHer compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly.


Synonymscompulsion


Broader (hypernym)irrational motive


Narrower (hyponym)onomatomania

2. obsession (cognition) an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone


Synonymsfixation


Broader (hypernym)preoccupation









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