noun as in strong fondness

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obsession, compulsion

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Example Sentences

Example:His obsession with collecting rare stamps led him to neglect his family and job.

Definition:A state of intense and persistent preoccupation or fixation on a person, idea, or thing.

From obsession

Example:The compulsion to clean his home daily was so strong it caused him to become isolated from friends and family.

Definition:An irresistible urge to act in a particular way or to follow a rule or ritual.

From compulsion