What is another word for be obsessed with?

Pronunciation: [biː ɒbsˈɛst wɪð] (IPA)

Being obsessed with something means having a strong attachment or fascination towards it. There are several synonyms for the word 'obsession' that can help express a similar feeling. Some of the synonyms for 'be obsessed with' include 'fixated on', 'addicted to', 'preoccupied with', 'consumed by', 'captivated by', 'entranced by' and 'engrossed in'. Each of these synonyms can be effectively used to express one's passion or interest in a particular activity, hobby, person or thing. By using these alternative words, one can express their emotions and feelings more descriptively and emphatically.

What are the hypernyms for Be obsessed with?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    preoccupy, obsess over, fixate on, immerse oneself in.

Famous quotes with Be obsessed with

  • Nonetheless, we continue to be obsessed with finding or inventing a European nation which, as in the nation state, guarantees homogeneity and thus an appropriate form of democracy and centralized government.
    Ulrich Beck
  • The Living Waters Web site reveals Comfort to be obsessed with goading atheists, specifically Richard Dawkins, who is featured in almost as many of the site’s videos as Comfort is and whom Comfort has challenged to a public debate.
    Ray Comfort
  • Black magic is not a myth. It is a totally unscientific and emotional form of magic, but it does get results — of an extremely temporary nature.To practice black magic you have to violate every principle of science, decency, and intelligence. You must be obsessed with an insane idea of the importance of the petty object of your wretched and selfish desires.I despise the thing to such an extent that I can hardly believe in the existence of people so debased and idiotic as to practice it.
    Aleister Crowley

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