preoccupation - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for preoccupation , a list of similar words for preoccupation from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the act of taking occupancy before someone else does

Synonyms

• preoccupancy
• preoccupation

More generic

• moving in
• occupancy
• occupation

Noun

the mental state of being preoccupied by something

Synonyms

• absorption
• engrossment
• preoccupancy
• preoccupation

More generic

• cognitive state
• state of mind

More specific

• absentmindedness
• abstractedness
• abstraction

Noun

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

Synonyms

• preoccupation

More generic

• idea
• thought

More specific

• fixation
• hang-up
• hobbyhorse
• obsession
• self-absorption

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