Definition of possessed Possessed

/pʌzɛˈst/ - [puzest] - pos•sessed

We found 8 definitions of possessed from 5 different sources.

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What does possessed mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

possessed - frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"
  amuck, amok, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal
  insane afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement; "was declared insane"; "insane laughter"
possessed - influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion; "by love possessed"
  obsessed
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= antonym
= related word

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  • possessed (imp. & p. p.)
    of Possess

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  • possessed
    Controlled by an evil spirit.

Part of speech

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  • possessed, verb, past participle of possess (infinitive).
  • possessed, verb, past simple of possess (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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