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The correct spelling is obsess.

How to pronounce obsess

/əbˈsɛs/
verb

IPA: /əbˈsɛs/

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The correct spelling is obsess. (passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion. For example: "Some people are obsessed with sports."

Usage Examples

Some people are obsessed with sports.

Thoughts of her obsess my every waking moment.

Stop obsessing over it, will you!

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.
  2. 2.To dominate the thoughts of someone.
  3. 3.(construed with over) To think or talk obsessively about.

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