possessed

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

ruОписывает состояние, когда человеком управляет дух или демон, или когда он полностью охвачен сильной эмоцией или идеей.esDescribe el estado de una persona controlada por un espíritu o demonio, o completamente dominada por una emoción o idea intensa.frQualifie une personne contrôlée par un esprit ou un démon, ou entièrement dominée par une émotion ou une idée forte.deBeschreibt den Zustand, in dem ein Mensch von einem Geist oder Dämon beherrscht wird oder von einer starken Emotion oder Idee völlig ergriffen ist.ptDescreve o estado de quem é controlado por um espírito ou demônio (possesso), ou de quem é totalmente dominado por uma emoção ou ideia forte (obcecado).zh形容人被鬼魂或恶魔控制，或完全被强烈的情绪、念头所支配。arيصف حالة مَن يسيطر عليه جني أو شيطان، أو مَن تملكه عاطفة قوية أو فكرة مسيطرة.

1. Controlled by a strong emotion B2 formal

   Influenced or dominated by a powerful feeling or impulse.

   • 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.

   ruОдержимыйesposeído por una emociónfrPossédé (par une émotion)deBesessenptPossuídozh着魔的arمسكون بمشاعر جياشة

   Synonymes: crazeddrivenfranticfreneticfrenziedhystericalobsessed

   Antonymes: calmcollectedcomposeddispassionateunemotional

2. Frenzied or demonically controlled B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОдержимыйesendemoniadofrpossédé (par un démon)deBesessenptPossuídozh着魔的arممسوس بالجن

   Synonymes: berserkcrazeddemonicderangedfrenziedhystericalmadmaniacalunhingedwild

   Antonymes: calmcollectedcomposedcontrolledserene

• more possessed comparative form
• most possessed superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения состояния обладания чем-либо или владения чем-либо, а также состояния, когда человек находится во власти чувства или идеи.esVerbo que indica tener o ser dueño de algo, así como el estado de estar dominado por un sentimiento o una idea.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer qu'une personne a ou détient quelque chose, ainsi que pour exprimer qu'une émotion ou une idée s'empare de quelqu'un.deVerb, das den Zustand des Besitzes oder Eigentums an etwas bezeichnet sowie den Zustand, in dem jemand von einem Gefühl oder Gedanken beherrscht wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar o estado de ter ou deter algo como propriedade, bem ou atributo, e também o estado de estar dominado por um sentimento, ideia ou influência.zh表示拥有、占有某物或具有某种特质，也可表示被情感或想法所支配、控制。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على امتلاك شيء أو التملّك له، وكذلك على الحالة التي يكون فيها الإنسان تحت سلطان شعور أو فكرة.

1. Own or have B1 formal

   To have or own something as property.

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

   ruВладетьesposeer, tenerfrPosséder (avoir en propre)deBesitzenptPossuirzh拥有arيملك

   Synonymes: commandhaveholdown

   Antonymes: lackneedwant

2. Have a quality or characteristic B1 formal

   To have a particular quality, ability, or feature.

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

   ruОбладатьesposeer (una cualidad)frposséder (une qualité ou caractéristique)deEine Eigenschaft besitzenptPossuirzh具有arاتّصف بصفة أو ميزة

   Synonymes: boastdisplayembodyenjoyexhibitfeaturehaveshow

3. Control or influence B2 formal

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

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

   ruОвладетьesDominar o influirfrPosséder, contrôler (l'esprit de quelqu'un)deBesitz ergreifen von jemandemptDominarzh控制arسيطر على العقل

   Synonymes: bedevilbewitchconsumecontroldominateenthrallgriphauntobsesstake over

• possessed past participle
• possessed past simple
• possessing present participle
• possesses third person singular