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obsess

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

obsess

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

obsess is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, obsess is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofobsess

1verb
  • (passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

    Example: "Some people are obsessed with sports."

  • To dominate the thoughts of someone.

    Example: "Thoughts of her obsess my every waking moment."

  • (construed with over) To think or talk obsessively about.

    Example: "Stop obsessing over it, will you!"

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