1. haunted, obsessed, preoccupied, taken up

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

Example Sentences:
'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'

Synonyms

• haunted
• preoccupied
• taken up

2. obsessed, possessed

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

Example Sentences:
'by love possessed'

Synonyms

• possessed