Possessed

/pəˈzɛst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to have as belonging to one; own.

He possessed a vast knowledge of ancient history.

to dominate or control someone, often in a mental or emotional sense.

Fear possessed him as he approached the dark alley.

to seize or take control of something.

The treasure was said to be possessed by an ancient curse.

adjective

having or owning something.

She felt possessed by a sense of urgency to complete her work.

controlled by an evil spirit; affected by demonic possession.

In the movie, the girl was portrayed as being possessed by a malevolent force.

From Middle English 'possessed', from Old French 'posseder', from Latin 'possidere'.

possessed by demons

Influenced or controlled by malevolent spirits.

possessed of

Having ownership or control over something.

possession

The state of having, owning, or controlling something.

possessor

A person who possesses something.

Go crazy or wild about something.

He was possessed by the music at the concert.

Obsessed or infatuated.

She's possessed by thoughts of him.