Obsession and Power

Obsession

Obsession noun - Something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned.

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Power and obsession are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Power" instead a noun "Obsession".

Power noun - The right or means to command or control others.

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Obsession and power are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsession" instead a noun "Power".

original	original obsession	original power
single	single obsession	single power
sheer	sheer obsession	sheer power
strong	strong obsession	strong power
Other adjectives: great, little, absolute, dark, personal, new, major, overwhelming, primary, newfound.

Exdeath himself was originally rather bland, a forgettable Tin Tyrant Evil Overlord bent on taking the power of the Void, but was ultimately turned into the Large Ham Barrier Warrior and got his desire to take the Void's power for himself morphed into an outright obsession with the Void itself.

Source: Rescued From The Scrappy Heap / Final Fantasy
Additionally, Eraqus advises Terra "Fear leads to obsession with power, and obsession beckons the darkness," mirroring Yoda's famous advice to Anakin about fear lading to the dark side of the Force.

Source: Video Game / Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
Revy's obsession with power is a direct response to her feeling of powerlessness during those years as a kid, and she never wants to go back to that again.

Source: Never Be Hurt Again

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