Preoccupy and Rule

Preoccupy

Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy

Rule and preoccupy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a verb "Preoccupy".

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying

Rule

Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.

Preoccupy and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Common collocations

way preoccupy way rule way
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