obsession

Noun
  1. An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will (synset 109206152)
    "her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly"
    is a type of: irrational motive - a motivation that is inconsistent with reason or logic
    subtypes: onomatomania - obsession with a particular word which the person uses repeatedly or which intrudes into consciousness
    same as: compulsion
  2. An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone (synset 105708366)
    is a type of: preoccupation - an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
    same as: fixation

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