Prepossess and Preoccupy

Prepossess

Prepossess verb - Cause to be preoccupied.
Usage example: The idea of his failure prepossesses him

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

Preoccupy

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

Prepossess and preoccupy are semantically related. You can use "Prepossess" instead a verb "Preoccupy".

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying
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