OBSESSIVES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word obsessives. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OBSESSIVES
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| addict | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction • someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance or activity verb • to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| devotee | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer | ||||||||
| enthusiast | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity • a person having a strong liking for something | ||||||||
| fan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces • an enthusiastic devotee of sports • an ardent follower and admirer verb • strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher) • make (an emotion) fiercer • agitate the air • blow away or off with a current of air | ||||||||
| fanatical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea | ||||||||
| maniac | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an insane person • a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something adjective satellite • wildly disordered | ||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||
| obsessional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by or constituting an obsession | ||||||||
