Preoccupying has 8 synonyms. The top synonyms for preoccupying are holding, gripping, obsessive, impelling, driving, compelling, compulsive, engrossing. Another word for preoccupying is holding. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for preoccupying?
A common synonym for preoccupying is holding. Other synonyms include gripping, obsessive, impelling, driving.
How many synonyms does preoccupying have?
Preoccupying has 8 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does preoccupying mean?
(adj): Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.
Definition of preoccupying:
(adj) :
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.
(adj) :
(taxonomy, not comparable) Describing a taxonomic name not available for use because it is already used for another.
(adj) :
(now rare) Already occupied.
(adj) :
(obsolete) Prepossessed; biased.
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Definition of preoccupying:
(adj) :
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.
(adj) :
(taxonomy, not comparable) Describing a taxonomic name not available for use because it is already used for another.
(adj) :
(now rare) Already occupied.
(adj) :
(obsolete) Prepossessed; biased.