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OBSESSIVITY Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word obsessivity. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word obsessivity. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBSESSIVITY

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addiction
nounn
noun

• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

• an abnormally strong craving

• (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master

avidity
nounn
noun

• a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

compulsion
nounn
noun

• an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid

• an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will

• using force to cause something to occur

craving
nounn
noun

• an intense desire for some particular thing

enthusiasm
nounn
noun

• a feeling of excitement

• overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

• a lively interest

fever
nounn
noun

• a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

• a state of nervous excitement

fixation
nounn
noun

• an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely

• an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

• the activity of fastening something firmly in position

• (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body

frenzy
nounn
noun

• state of violent mental agitation

infatuation
nounn
noun

• a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

• temporary love of an adolescent

• an object of extravagant short-lived passion

mania
nounn
noun

• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

• a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently

passion
nounn
noun

• a strong feeling or emotion

• the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion

• the trait of being intensely emotional

• something that is desired intensely

• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

• a feeling of strong sexual desire

• any object of warm affection or devotion

preoccupation
nounn
noun

• an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

• the mental state of being preoccupied by something

• the act of taking occupancy before someone else does

zeal
nounn
noun

• a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

• excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end

• prompt willingness

obsessiveness
nounn
noun

• extreme compulsiveness

Best Hypernyms For OBSESSIVITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obsessivity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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compulsiveness compulsivity

Alternatives for ADDICTION

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