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Obsession , n. [L. obsessio: cf. F. obsession.]
- The act of besieging. [archaic]Johnson.1913 Webster
- The state of being besieged; -- used specifically of a person beset by a spirit from without. [archaic]Tylor.1913 Webster
Whether by obsession or possession, I will not determine.
Burton.1913 Webster - An excessive preoccupation of the thoughts or feelings; the persistent haunting or domination of the mind by a particular desire, idea, or image.PJC
- Hence: Any driving motive; a compelling goal; -- not necessarily implying a negative judgment, as does sense 3; as, the coach was obsessed with winning the state championshipPJC
- Something that causes an obsession{3}.PJC
- The state of being obsessed.PJC
- The act of besieging. [archaic]