Preoccupy and Terrify

Preoccupy

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

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

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying

Terrify

Terrify verb - To strike with fear.

Preoccupy and terrify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Terrify".

Nearby Words: terrible, terrifying, terror, terrified
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