possessed

• Describe el estado de una persona controlada por un espíritu o demonio, o completamente dominada por una emoción o idea intensa.

Describes a state of being controlled by a spirit or demon, or being completely dominated by a strong emotion or idea.

1. Controlled by a strong emotionB2formal

   Influenced or dominated by a powerful feeling or impulse.

   poseído por una emoción

   • He was possessed by a sudden rage.
   • She worked with a possessed energy, finishing the project in one night.
   • The crowd was possessed by a wild enthusiasm.

   Sinónimoscrazeddrivenfranticfreneticfrenziedhystericalobsessed

   Antónimoscalmcollectedcomposeddispassionateunemotional

2. Frenzied or demonically controlledB2formal

   Acting in a wild, uncontrolled manner, as if under the influence of a demon or evil spirit.

   endemoniado

   • The character in the film acted as if possessed by a demon.
   • He screamed like a man possessed.
   • The dancer moved with a possessed intensity.

   Sinónimosberserkcrazeddemonicderangedfrenziedhystericalmadmaniacalunhingedwild

   Antónimoscalmcollectedcomposedcontrolledserene

• Verbo que indica tener o ser dueño de algo, así como el estado de estar dominado por un sentimiento o una idea.

A verb used to indicate the state of having or owning something, or of being dominated or influenced by a feeling or idea.

1. Own or haveB1formal

   To have or own something as property.

   poseer, tener

   • She possesses a large collection of rare books.
   • The company possesses several patents for its inventions.
   • He possesses a beautiful house in the countryside.

   Sinónimoscommandhaveholdown

   Antónimoslackneedwant

2. Have a quality or characteristicB1formal

   To have a particular quality, ability, or feature.

   poseer (una cualidad)

   • She possesses great leadership skills.
   • The painting possesses a unique beauty.
   • He possesses the patience needed for this job.

   Sinónimosboastdisplayembodyenjoyexhibitfeaturehaveshow

3. Control or influenceB2formal

   To have a strong influence or control over someone's mind or actions.

   Dominar o influir

   • A strange fear possessed him during the storm.
   • Anger possessed her and she couldn't think clearly.
   • The idea of revenge possessed his thoughts.

   Sinónimosbedevilbewitchconsumecontroldominateenthrallgriphauntobsesstake over