POSSESSED
/pΙΛzΙst/
12
Scrabble
13
WWF
P(3) O(1) S(1) S(1) E(1) S(1) S(1) E(1) D(2)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/pΙΛzΙst/
verb
- To have; to have ownership of.“He does not even possess a working telephone.”
- To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.“They thought he was possessed by evil spirits.”
- (chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone, or oneself); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.
adjective
- Controlled by evil spirits.“He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil.”
- Seized by powerful emotions.
- (construed with of) Having; owning.“The president was possessed of great wealth.”
Source: Wiktionary
