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Obsessing

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hauntverb	(transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
ghostnoun	A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
obsessively	In an obsessive manner.
obsessivenessnoun	The characteristic of being obsessive.
obsessive	Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
obsessionnoun	An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
obsessionally	In an obsessional manner.
obsessionsnoun	An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
obsessional	Marked by obsession
compulsively	In a compulsive manner; obsessively.
compulsive	Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
compulsivenessnoun	the state of being compulsive
compulsivitynoun	compulsion
compulsionsnoun	An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
preoccupationnoun	The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
worryingverb	Inducing worry.
stalkingnoun	The crime of following or harassing another person, causing that person to fear death or injury.
overanalyzeverb	(transitive) To analyze too much or in too much detail.
fixatingverb	(intransitive) To attend to something to the exclusion of all others. [with on]
perfectionismnoun	An unwillingness to settle for anything less than perfection.

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