dwell on

phrasal verb

Meaning

Think or speak about something for a long time, especially something that makes you unhappy or anxious.

Examples

It is not healthy to dwell on past failures for too long.
She tried not to dwell on the negative comments she received during the meeting.

Synonyms: think about, obsess over, ruminate, brood

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dwell on

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /dwɛl ɒn/

Definition

Think or speak about something for a long time, especially something that makes you unhappy or anxious.

Examples

It is not healthy to dwell on past failures for too long.
She tried not to dwell on the negative comments she received during the meeting.
He tends to dwell on his regrets whenever he is alone at night.

Synonyms of dwell on

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