English Explanatory Dictionary

obsess

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.
  2. To dominate the thoughts of someone.
  3. To think or talk obsessively about.

Pronunciation

/əbˈsɛs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-obsess.wav

Word forms

obsess obsesses obsessing obsessed

Etymology

From Latin obsessus, perfect passive participle of obsideō (“sit on or in, remain, besiege”), from ob- (“before”) + sedeō (“to sit”); see sit, session, etc.; compare assess, possess.

Synonyms

fixate

Related words

obsession

Derived words

obsessee obsessingly obsessive obsessoid obsessor
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