preoccupy

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Synonyms: reoccupy

Antonyms: reoccupy

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[distract]]; to draw attention elsewhere. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[worry]] or [[concern]] (someone) so as to distract them.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To occupy or take possession of beforehand. {{defdate|16th–19th c.}}

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