idee-fixe

Definitions of idee-fixe
  1. noun
    an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
    synonyms: dwanggedachte, dwangvoorstelling, obsessie
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    type of:
    hoofdactiviteit, hoofdbezigheid
    an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
  2. noun
    an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
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