possessed
/pəˈzɛst/
adjective
- Controlled by a demon or evil spirit; under a supernatural influence.
- He spoke in a strange voice, as though possessed by some unseen force.
- In the horror movie, the girl acted as if she were possessed by a ghost.
- The villagers believed the old house was possessed and avoided it at night.
- Completely dominated by a strong emotion or obsession.
- She was possessed by a fierce determination to win the race.
- He worked with a possessed energy, finishing the project in one night.
- The artist was possessed by the need to paint every single day.
- Calm and self-controlled; composed (usually in the phrase 'possessed of').
- The negotiator stayed possessed, never raising her voice.
- Even in the crisis, she remained possessed and made clear decisions.
- He is a leader possessed of great patience and wisdom.
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verb
- Past tense and past participle of 'possess': to have or own something.
- She possessed a rare collection of antique coins.
- He possessed the skills needed to fix the engine.
- The ancient kingdom possessed vast territories across the river.
- Past tense and past participle of 'possess': to take control of someone's mind or body (supernatural or figurative).
- The idea of revenge possessed him completely.
- A strange calm possessed her as she faced the challenge.
- Legend says the spirit possessed the traveler who entered the tomb.
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