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obscession

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: An intense preoccupation or fixation with someone or something.

Example: Her obscession with cleanliness made her clean the house several times a day.

Sense 2:

Definition: A strong and persistent urge or drive towards a particular activity or behavior.

Example: His obscession for perfection drove him to keep working on the project until midnight.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To become excessively preoccupied or fixated with someone or something.

Example: She obscessed over her appearance, constantly checking her reflection in the mirror.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Characterized by an intense preoccupation or fixation.

Example: His obscessive behavior was affecting his relationships with others.

Sense 2:

Definition: Local; pertaining to a specific location or community.

Example: The restaurant is known for its obscessive focus on using locally sourced ingredients.