Across
- 2. a strong effect or influence on someone or something
- 4. roughly or about, not exactly
- 5. to reach an agreement by making mutual concessions
- 8. the process of taking in or soaking up a substance or idea
- 9. resulting from an irresistible urge, often leading to repetitive behavior
- 10. to weaken or damage something gradually
- 12. to come across or meet someone or something unexpectedly
- 13. to join the armed forces or a cause voluntarily
- 14. characterized by an unhealthy preoccupation with something
- 15. the act of stopping the use of a substance one is addicted to
- 16. the right or opportunity to use or approach something or someone
- 17. to a great extent or degree
- 18. to get in the way of or disrupt an action or process
Down
- 1. a physical or mental feature indicating a disease or condition
- 3. clearly visible or understood; obvious
- 6. to continue to live or exist despite difficult conditions
- 7. done in preparation for something more important
- 8. the state of being physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity
- 11. a prolonged feeling of sadness and loss of interest, often a mental health condition