Obsession synonyms and antonyms
əb-sĕsh'ən, ŏb-
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An exaggerated enthusiasm; mania
The sufferings of Jesus, beginning with his agony in the garden of Gethsemane and continuing to his death on the Cross
The capability of eliciting intense interest or of being very attractive.
An infatuating or being infatuated
The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
pre-occupation (related)
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(Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
A sudden flow of electrical current in one direction.
Something, such as a material object or nonsexual part of the body, that arouses sexual desire and may become necessary for sexual gratification.
Easily hurt, upset, or offended:
Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
Relating to or affected with a neurosis. No longer used in psychiatric diagnosis.
A false belief or opinion
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love affair (related)
obsessed (related)
A person, place, thing, or event that is intended to attract:
An intense and prolonged desire; yearning or appetite, as for affection or a food or drug
concern (related)
A matter that relates to or affects one:
obsessive (related)
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flirtation (related)
A romantic liking or interest:
obsess (related)
fixed idea
An irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
An obstacle to smooth progress or development.
Anxious or particular about petty details.
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A thought, notion, or utterance:
Something that seems to appear to the sight but has no physical existence; apparition; vision; specter
neurosis (related)
A psychological state characterized by excessive anxiety or insecurity, compensated for by various defense mechanisms and lacking evidence of neurologic or other organic disease. No longer used in psychiatric diagnosis.
idée fixe (French)
A strong fear, dislike, or aversion.
indifference (antonym)
Lack of concern, interest, or feeling; apathy
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Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
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