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hang-up vs preoccupation

preoccupation vs hang-up

hang-up and preoccupation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hang-up Yes No No No
preoccupation Yes No No No
As nouns, preoccupation is a hypernym of hang-up; that is, preoccupation is a word with a broader meaning than hang-up:
  • hang-up: an emotional preoccupation
  • preoccupation: an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
hang-up (noun) preoccupation (noun)
an unforeseen obstacle the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
an emotional preoccupation the mental state of being preoccupied by something
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
Difference between hang-up and preoccupation

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