Associations to the word «Obsession»

Wiktionary

OBSESSION, noun. A compulsive or irrational preoccupation.
OBSESSION, noun. An unhealthy fixation.
OBSESSION, noun. Influence or control by evil spirits without possession.

Dictionary definition

OBSESSION, noun. An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will; "her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly".
OBSESSION, noun. An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone.

Wise words

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