Preoccupy and Waste

Preoccupy

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

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

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying

Waste

Waste verb - To use up carelessly.

Preoccupy and waste are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Waste".

Common collocations

army preoccupy army waste army
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