obsession

The word “obsession” has 3 syllables: ob-ses-sion

It's pronounced as /əbˈsɛʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for obsession?

In the thesaurus, “obsession” has 60 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obsession along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for obsession

appetite
attraction
ax to grind
bent
bug in ear
case
complex
compulsion
concrete idea
craving
craze
crush
delusion
desire
disposition
drive
enthusiasm
fancy
fascination
fetich
fetish
fixation
hang-up
hankering
hunger
idiosyncrasy
inclination
infatuation
itch
leaning
longing
lust
mania
monomania
must
neurosis
one-track mind
partiality
passion
penchant
phantom
phobia
pining
predilection
predisposition
preoccupation
prepossession
problem
proclivity
propensity
quirk
something on the brain
tendency
thing
thirst
tiger by the tail
trip
urge
yearning
yen

Antonyms for obsession

apathy
disinterestedness
dislike
disregard
hate
hatred
indifference
insouciance
nonchalance
reality
unconcern
unconcernedness

Meanings of obsession

noun
1. A compulsive or irrational preoccupation.
2. An unhealthy fixation.
3. Influence or control by evil spirits without possession.

Example Sentences

Her obsession with cleanliness borders on compulsive, as she's constantly cleaning and organizing.
His obsession with vintage cars led him to spend most of his weekends at car shows.
Social media has become a widespread obsession for many people, consuming hours of their time each day.
The singer's obsession with perfectionism often leads to long hours in the recording studio.
His obsession with solving puzzles and riddles makes him an excellent candidate for escape room challenges.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obsession, such as: apathy, appetite, attraction, ax to grind, bent, bug in ear, case.

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