obsess
Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛs/
The English word “obsess” has 3 meanings listed here.
verb
- To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.
- To dominate the thoughts of someone.
- To think or talk obsessively about.
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.
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