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| 1. | the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. |
| 2. | the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself. |
| 3. | the state of being obsessed. |
| 4. | the act of obsessing. |
| ob·ses·sion (əb-sěsh'ən, ŏb-) n.
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A preoccupation with a feeling or idea. In psychology, an obsession is similar to a compulsion.
obsession ob·ses·sion (əb-sěsh'ən, ŏb-)
n.
Compulsive preoccupation with an idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety.
A compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion.