possessed

Meanings

• adjective

  having or held in possession or control

  - "The haunted house was possessed by evil spirits."
  - "The company was possessed by a desire for profit."

• adjective

  seized or overpowered by a strong feeling or emotion

  - "She was possessed by an uncontrollable fear."
  - "He was possessed by a deep passion for music."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈzɛst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1247126"

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Synonyms

seise , inhold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with possessed
depossession , impression , obsession , repression , suppression

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Variants

List of all variants of possessed that leads to same result
possessed , possessedly , possessedness , possessednesses , possess , possesses , possessing , possessor , possessors , self-possessed , self-possessedly , be possessed of , like a man possessed , like a man/woman possessed , like a woman possessed , whatever possessed her , whatever possessed him , whatever possessed him/her/you/them , whatever possessed them , whatever possessed you , what possessed her , what possessed him , what possessed him/her/you/them , what possessed them , what possessed you

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Etymology

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from the past participle of possess

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Trivia

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1. The term 'possessed' has been used in various forms of media, including movies, books, and video games.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that certain objects or places can be possessed by spirits or other supernatural entities.

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Related Concepts

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1. possession: The act or condition of owning or having something.

2. obsession: A persistent idea or feeling that is impossible to get out of one's mind.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'possessed' is often used to describe characters who are consumed by their emotions or desires. In art, it can refer to objects or places that are believed to be inhabited by spirits or other supernatural entities.

How to Memorize "possessed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object being controlled by an invisible force. Imagine the feeling of being overpowered by an emotion or desire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'possessed' with the idea of being controlled or consumed by something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym POSS: Passionately Owning Something Supernatural.

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