having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with
something; "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"; "was absolutely obsessed with the girl"; "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"; "he was taken up in worry for the old woman" Synonym(s):haunted, obsessed, preoccupied, taken up(p)
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion; "by love possessed" Synonym(s):obsessed, possessed(p)