possessed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
   possess.
   
   • he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
2. verb have ownership or possession of
   own; have; possess.
   
   • He owns three houses in Florida
   • How many cars does she have?
3. verb enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
   possess.
   
   • What possessed you to buy this house?
   • A terrible rage possessed her
4. adjective satellite influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
   obsessed.
   
   • by love possessed
5. adjective satellite frenzied as if possessed by a demon
   amok; demoniac; amuck; berserk; demoniacal.
   
   • the soldier was completely amuck
   • berserk with grief
   • a berserk worker smashing windows

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