Obsession Meaning
/əbˈsɛʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being obsessed.
nounThe quality of being obsessed; an unshakeable feeling that one topic or activity must be pursued above other interests.
Sentence Examples
Lucy's innocent crush turned into an obsession.
You are my obsession.
Her fear of flying is bordering on obsession.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ with neatness caused him to always keep his desk spotless.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ____ with tidiness meant that every single item in her house had its own perfect place.
Word Origin & History
From Latin obsessio (“a besieging”), from obsidere (“to besiege”); see obsess. Equivalent to obsess + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"if an evil spirit counterfeits the presence of God, and comes upon the man as an influence only, it may be described as obsession; but when a footing is gained in him, it is "possession," because the obsessing spirits have gained access, and possess the ground they hold, up to the extent of the ground given."
— 1973, Jessie Penn-Lewis, Evan Roberts, War on the Saints, →ISBN:
"They should see that a perception of their identification with the Victor of Calvary is absolutely necessary if they are to constantly and victoriously resist the obsession of evil spirits."
— 1999, Mary E. McDonough, God's Plan of Redemption^([ISBN-0736307184]), page 85:
"It is true, that by the workings of the law of attraction, and the susceptibility of mortals to the influence of spirit powers, mortals may become obsessed by the spirits of evil—that is evil spirits of men who once lived on earth—and this obsession may become so complete and powerful that the living mortal may lose all power to resist this influence of the evil spirits..."
— 2007, James E. Padgett, The Teachings of Jesus^([ISBN-1430303913]), page 100:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ with neatness caused him to always keep his desk spotless.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her ____ with tidiness meant that every single item in her house had its own perfect place.