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possessiveness

/pəˈzes.ɪv.nəs/

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noun

/pəˈzes.ɪv.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чрезмерное желание обладать, контролировать или доминировать над кем-то или чем-то, часто характеризующееся ревностью или нежеланием делиться.

A noun referring to an excessive desire to possess, control, or dominate someone or something, often characterized by jealousy or an unwillingness to share.

uncountable

  1. Excessive desire to control or dominateB2formal

    An intense and often unhealthy need to own, control, or dominate someone or something, often leading to jealousy or restrictive behavior.

    ruСобственничество

    • His possessiveness made it difficult for her to have friends.
    • The dog's possessiveness over its toys was a problem.
    • Possessiveness in relationships can be a sign of insecurity.

    Synonymsdomineeringnessjealousy

Forms
  • possessivenesses plural form
  • possessivenesses' possessive plural form
  • possessiveness's possessive singular form
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