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Preoccupy
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Meaning
Verb
●
To
distract
; to
draw attention
elsewhere.
●
To
worry
or
concern
(someone)
so as to
distract
them.
●
To
occupy
or
take possession
of beforehand.
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Origin
preoccupy
English
occupy
English
pre-
English
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Distract
Overwhelm
Inundate
Reacquaint
Horrify
Encumber
Ingratiate
Frustrate
Annoy
Excite
Intoxicate
Desensitise
Embarrass
Acquaint
Occupy
Afflict
Confuse
Engross
Concern
Befuddle
Pacify
Delude
Terrify
Startle
Haunt
Trouble
Hound
Enchant
Seclude
Outlive
Challenge
Demoralize
Plague
Surround
Flummox
Mystify
Perturb
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