Synonyms of preoccupy

preoccupy

verb

as in to fascinate

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

The question of life after death has preoccupied many philosophers.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinate
• interest
• intrigue
• distract
• occupy
• busy
• engross
• attract
• involve
• grip
• engage
• enthral
• obsess
• immerse
• captivate
• bemuse
• catch up
• absorb
• enthrall
• beguile
• enwrap
• bewitch
• charm
• allure
• enchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• weary
• pall
• tire
• jade