obsessive-compulsive
adjective
ob·ses·sive-com·pul·sive
äb-ˈse-siv-kəm-ˈpəl-siv 
əb-
: relating to or characterized by recurring obsessions and compulsions especially as symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder
an obsessive-compulsive personality
obsessive-compulsive behavior
obsessive-compulsive
noun
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Also, things like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or social anxiety can make a person do things like this.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Baldwin is shown cleaning the interior of a garbage can; Hilaria and one of his children gently rib him and describe him as obsessive-compulsive.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
In one scene together, Alec and Hilaria discuss the 30 Rock alum's obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
SSRIs are first choice treatments for mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).7
Lexapro is available in tablet and liquid forms.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Baldwin is shown cleaning the interior of a garbage can; Hilaria and one of his children gently rib him and describe him as obsessive-compulsive.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
In one scene together, Alec and Hilaria discuss the 30 Rock alum's obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
SSRIs are first choice treatments for mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).7
Lexapro is available in tablet and liquid forms.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsessive-compulsive
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“Obsessive-compulsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obsessive-compulsive. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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