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preoccupy

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of preoccupy

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 preoccupy

absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, engross, enthrall (or enthral), enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy

allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, obsess

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of preoccupy

bore, jade, pall, tire, weary

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