obsess

As verbs the difference between obsess and hook

is that obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion while hook is to attach a hook to.

As a noun hook is

a rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

In transitive terms the difference between annul and obsess

is that annul is to dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid while obsess is to dominate the thoughts of someone.

As verbs the difference between obsess and invalidate

is that obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion while invalidate is to make invalid especially applied to contract law.

In transitive terms the difference between obsess and enthral

is that obsess is to dominate the thoughts of someone while enthral is to make subservient; to enslave or subjugate.

As verbs the difference between obsess and enthral

is that obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion while enthral is to hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.

As verbs the difference between charm and obsess

is that charm is to seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something while obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

As a noun charm

is an object, act or words believed to have magic power or charm can be the mixed sound of many voices, especially of birds or children.

As verbs the difference between torment and obsess

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

As a noun torment

is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As verbs the difference between grip and obsess

is that grip is to take hold of, particularly with the hand while obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

As a noun grip

is a hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand or grip can be (dialectal) a small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain or grip can be (obsolete) the griffin.

As verbs the difference between obsess and worry

is that obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion while worry is to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

As a noun worry is

a strong feeling of anxiety.

In label|en|transitive terms the difference between obsess and need

is that obsess is (label) to dominate the thoughts of someone while need is (label) to want strongly; to feel that one must have something.

As verbs the difference between obsess and need

is that obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion while need is to be necessary (to someone).

As a noun need is

a requirement for something.

As verbs the difference between obsess and pester

is that obsess is to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion while pester is to bother, harass or annoy persistently.