obsession, n.
(obsessions)
(obsessions)
an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
<noun.cognition>
fixation obsession
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
<noun.motive> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
compulsion obsession
sample sentences
"her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form