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Meaning of the word obsessed in English

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obsessed

US /əbˈsest/
UK /əbˈsest/

Verb

1.

preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent.

Example:
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he was obsessed with the theme of death
Synonym:
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