Similar Words
Misspelling
ppreoccuppy, preeoccupy, preoccccupy, preoccup, preoccupyy, preoccuupy, preocupy, preokkupy, preooccupy, proeccupy, prreoccupy, reoccupy
Preoccupy — synonyms, definition
1. preoccupy (Verb)
8 synonyms
bother care concern disquiet disturb perturb prepossess trouble
2 definitions
preoccupy (Verb) — Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
ex. "His work preoccupies him" ex. "The matter preoccupies her completely--she cannot think of anything else"
preoccupy (Verb) — Occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance.
ex. "the army preoccupied the hills"
7 types of
arrogate assume command control seize take over usurp
4 types
ghost haunt obsess prepossess