obsessor

ob·sess

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh b-ses]
- /əbˈsɛs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh b-ses]
- /əbˈsɛs/

Definitions of obsessor word

verb with object obsessor to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally: Suspicion obsessed him. 1
verb without object obsessor to think about something unceasingly or persistently; dwell obsessively upon something. 1
noun obsessor One who is obsessive about something. 1

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Origin of obsessor

First appearance:

before 1495

One of the 26% oldest English words

1495-1505; < Latin obsessus, past participle of obsidēre to occupy, frequent, besiege, equivalent to ob- ob- + -sid(ēre) combining form of sedēre to sit1

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Parts of speech for Obsessor

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obsessor popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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