What is the meaning of possessed?

verb

  • Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill.
    • usage: "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"
  • Have ownership or possession of.
    • usage: "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have"
  • Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas.
    • usage: "What possessed you to buy this house"; "A terrible rage possessed her"

adjective

  • Influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion.
    • usage: "by love possessed"
  • Frenzied as if possessed by a demon.
    • usage: "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"
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