possessed

1. 1
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of possess. Use this form for the past, or after "have" or "was".

   She possessed a rare gift for languages.

   He has possessed that old watch since childhood.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Under the control of an evil spirit.

   Like a puppet that someone else is moving with strings.

   The villagers were sure the girl was possessed.

   In the movie, a possessed doll attacks the family.

   Similarbewitched, demonic

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3. 3
   adjective

   Filled with a very strong feeling that takes control of you.

   Like being so full of a feeling that it seems to drive everything you do.

   He was possessed by anger and slammed the door.

   She fought like someone possessed during the final match.

   Similarconsumed, gripped, overcome, overwhelmed

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4. 4
   adjective

   Having or owning something, used with the word "of".

   She was possessed of a calm that surprised everyone.

   He seemed possessed of great patience with the children.

   Similarendowed, blessed, gifted

   Oppositedevoid, bereft, lacking

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