obsessed

/əbˈsest/, /ɑb-/ adj

Definition

› unable to stop thinking about something: The kids are obsessed with video games. obsessive

/əbˈses·ɪv/, /ɑb-/ adj › She is obsessive about punctuality. obsessively

/əbˈses·ɪv·li/, /ɑb-/ adv › Sue exercises obsessively.

(Definition of obsessed adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to do something that spoils someone's plans

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