Obsess
Rivet
Rivet verb - To fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective.
Usage example: everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage
Obsess and rivet are semantically related in occupy complete attention topic. Sometimes you can use "Obsess" instead a verb "Rivet".
Mutual synonyms
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Rivet and Obsess. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obsess/rivet
Obsess & Rivet. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/obsess/rivet>.
Rivet or Obsess. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/obsess/rivet.
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