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obsession

UK
/əbˈsɛʃ.ən/
US
/əbˈsɛʃ.ən/

Translations

obsessionnoun
obsessions
pl
UK
/əbˈsɛʃ.ən/
US
/əbˈsɛʃ.ən/
His obsession with cleanliness made him wash his hands every hour.
Son obsession pour la propreté le poussait à se laver les mains toutes les heures.
Additional translations
fixationSurtout pour une idée ou un intérêt excessif; registre courant.
Synonyms
preoccupation
passion
enthusiasm
fascination
mania
infatuation
compulsion
fixation
obsessionadjective
UK
/əbˈsɛʃ.ən/
US
/əbˈsɛʃ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to or characteristic of an obsession
obsessionnelS'emploie de façon attributive avant un nom; s'accorde selon le nom.
The obsession levels among the fans were alarming.
Les niveaux obsessionnels chez les fans étaient alarmants.

Definitions

obsessionnoun
An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
His obsession with cleanliness made him wash his hands every hour.
The state of being obsessed with someone or something.
Her obsession with the band led her to attend every concert they performed.
A persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling.
The obsession with perfection can sometimes lead to anxiety and stress.
An activity, person, or thing that someone persistently focuses on or is excessively enthusiastic about.
Vintage cars are his current obsession.
obsessionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an obsession; obsessive (used attributively before a noun).
The obsession levels among the fans were alarming.
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