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POSSESSED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Possessed.

How to pronounce possessed:

US

Possessed - as an adjective

Of, pertaining to, or like a demon or possession by a demon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demoniacdemoniacal

Possessed - as an adjective satellite

Influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

Example: "By love possessed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obsessed

Possessed - as a verb

To have; to have ownership of.

Example: "He does not even possess a working telephone."

To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.

Example: "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.

Example Sentences

"She was possessed by an evil spirit."
"He had a possessed look in his eyes."
"The possessed doll moved on its own."
"The haunted house was said to be possessed by ghosts."
"The possessed man spoke in a deep, unnatural voice."
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Word Game Points

Is POSSESSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possessed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSSESSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is POSSESSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possessed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSSESSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is POSSESSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possessed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSSESSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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