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obsess

verb
/əbˈsɛs/

Meaning

To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.

Example Sentences

She tends to obsess over small details.

Example Expressions

obsess over

Synonyms

preoccupy, fixate, dwell, consume, dominate

Antonyms

ignore, neglect

Collocations

obsess over, obsess with, obsess about, obsess constantly

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