Prepossession and Yearning

Prepossession

Prepossession noun - Something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned.
Usage example: tried to cure him of his prepossession with money

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

Nearby Words: prepossessing, prepossessed

Yearning

Yearning noun - A strong wish for something.

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

Nearby Words: yearned, yearningly
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