Obsession and Yearning

Obsession

Obsession noun - Something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned.
Usage example: her latest obsession is a movie star who she thinks is very handsome

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

Yearning

Yearning noun - A strong wish for something.
Usage example: had a sudden yearning for something sweet

Obsession and yearning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsession" instead a noun "Yearning".

Nearby Words: yearned, yearningly

How words are described

romantic romantic obsession romantic yearning
strong strong obsession strong yearning
constant constant obsession constant yearning
violent violent obsession violent yearning

Both words in one sentence

  • Creepy Awesome Frollo epitomizes obsession, lust and the yearning for religious superiority.
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