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    Obsession , n. [L. obsessio: cf. F. obsession.]
    1. The act of besieging. [archaic]
      Johnson.

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    2. The state of being besieged; -- used specifically of a person beset by a spirit from without. [archaic]
      Tylor.

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      Whether by obsession or possession, I will not determine.
      Burton.

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    3. An excessive preoccupation of the thoughts or feelings; the persistent haunting or domination of the mind by a particular desire, idea, or image.
      PJC
    4. 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 championship
      PJC
    5. Something that causes an obsession{3}.
      PJC
    6. The state of being obsessed.
      PJC

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