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OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word obsessive-compulsive. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word obsessive-compulsive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE

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compulsive
adjectiveadj
noun

• a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

adjective satellite

• caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion

• strongly motivated to succeed

obsessed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

• influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

perfectionist
nounn
noun

• a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards

fixated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way

• pay attention to exclusively and obsessively

• make fixed, stable or stationary

• become fixed (on)

Best Hypernyms For OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obsessive-compulsive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
neurotic psychoneurotic
Phrases (1)
mental case

Alternatives for COMPULSIVE

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