Obsess

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛs/

Obsess (verb)

  1. To think about something again and again, so you cannot stop thinking about it.
  2. To be strongly interested in something and keep returning to it in your thoughts or actions.
  3. To keep causing fear, doubt, or worry in someone’s mind over a long time.

Examples

  • The mistake keeps coming back, and my mind won’t stop obsessing.
  • When I hear that song, my mind won’t stop obsessing over the lyrics.