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Under a spell or the influence of spirits
“During the experiment, state-of-the-art neuro-imaging technology will be used to monitor the brain activity of a supposedly possessed man.”
Seemingly crazed or insane
“Steiner barged in one morning, ranting like a man possessed.”
Having emotional or mental peace
“Even while still a teenager, friends recalled that he had always looked calm, poised, and possessed.”
(of a place) Frequented or inhabited by a ghost or spirit, or suggestive of being so
Excessively attracted to, in love with, or fond of someone or something
Obsessively passionate about or devoted to something
In one's possession or ownership
In a condition or state of stimulation
Evil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical
Pertaining to a corpse, though having qualities of life
Having an obsession or fixation on a particular subject or concern
Polite, elegant, and sophisticated in manner
Proposes a hypothetical situation in which the speaker has possession of something
To have been living a particular way of life
“Both individuals possess qualities that are considered essential to becoming a successful entrepreneur.”
Past tense for to have in one's possession
“The three richest people in the world are said to possess more wealth than the poorest nations combined.”
Past tense for to take possession of
“They had themselves overpowered another group of colonizers to possess the land they now inhabit.”
Past tense for to take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner
“In older cultures, people believed that demons could possess them and cause disease or illness.”
Past tense for to become an obsession with
“Thoughts of freedom would possess Andy Dufresne's mind as he hatched his brazen plan to escape from prison.”
Past tense for to physically grip or grasp something
Past tense for to hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally
Past tense for to cast a magical charm or spell on
Past tense for to hold or maintain
Past tense for to engage in carnal activity
Past tense for to cause to become angry
Past tense for to hold exclusive control or dominance over
Past tense for to live or reside in
Past tense for to be in a strong enough position to have or secure (something)
Past tense for to weigh heavily on one's mind, typically causing worry or anxiety
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