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preoccupies

verb , present tense third-person singular of preoccupy

Synonyms and Antonyms of preoccupies

to be thought about or worried about by (someone) very often or constantly

The question of life after death has preoccupied many philosophers.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of preoccupies

absorbs, bemuses, busies, catches up, engages, engrosses, enthralls (or enthrals), enwraps, fascinates, grips, immerses, interests, intrigues, involves, occupies

allures, attracts, beguiles, bewitches, captivates, charms, enchants, obsesses

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of preoccupies

bores, jades, palls, tires, wearies

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