possessed Synonyms
Another word for possessed
• verb (Context 1)
To have and hold as property, or to have as an ability, quality, or characteristic (past tense and past participle of 'possess').
"The historical archive had several rare letters from the eighteenth century."
• adjective (Context 2)
Completely controlled or dominated by a strong emotion, obsession, madness, or supposed supernatural spirit.
"He worked through the night like a man obsessed to finish the manuscript before the deadline."
• verb (Context 3)
To completely dominate or control the mind or behavior of someone (past tense and past participle of 'possess').
"A sudden sense of urgency gripped the crew as the storm approached."
• adjective (Context 4)
Having, owning, or endowed with a specified quality, attribute, or asset (used predicatively and followed by 'of').
"She was endowed of a remarkably sharp wit and an encyclopedic memory."
Opposites of possessed
The opposite of possessed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: