obsession
/əbˈsɛʃən/ nom B2En français : idée fixe, obsession
- The quality of being obsessed; an unshakeable feeling that one topic or activity must be pursued above other interests. · My obsession with rugby resulted in me spending years following the sport.
- An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered. · The downfall of the chairman is an obsession that consumes Laura's time.
- An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired. · Editing Wikipedia started as a hobby, but it's turned into a complete obsession of mine.· His current obsession is getting that law passed.
- Influence or control by evil spirits without possession.
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