Haunted and Preoccupied

Haunted

Haunted adjective - Having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something.
Usage example: became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle
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Synonyms for Haunted

Preoccupied is a synonym for haunted in tormented topic. In some cases you can use "Preoccupied" instead an adjective "Haunted".

Nearby Words: haunt, haunting, haunter

Preoccupied

Preoccupied adjective - Having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something.
Usage example: got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children

Haunted is a synonym for preoccupied. You can use "Haunted" instead an adjective "Preoccupied".

Nearby Words: preoccupy, preoccupying
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