possessed

• Qualifie une personne contrôlée par un esprit ou un démon, ou entièrement dominée par une émotion ou une idée forte.

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.

   Possédé (par une émotion)

   • 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.

   Synonymescrazeddrivenfranticfreneticfrenziedhystericalobsessed

   Antonymescalmcollectedcomposeddispassionateunemotional

2. Frenzied or demonically controlledB2formal

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

   possédé (par un démon)

   • 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.

   Synonymesberserkcrazeddemonicderangedfrenziedhystericalmadmaniacalunhingedwild

   Antonymescalmcollectedcomposedcontrolledserene

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Posséder (avoir en propre)

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

   Synonymescommandhaveholdown

   Antonymeslackneedwant

2. Have a quality or characteristicB1formal

   To have a particular quality, ability, or feature.

   posséder (une qualité ou caractéristique)

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

   Synonymesboastdisplayembodyenjoyexhibitfeaturehaveshow

3. Control or influenceB2formal

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

   Posséder, contrôler (l'esprit de quelqu'un)

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

   Synonymesbedevilbewitchconsumecontroldominateenthrallgriphauntobsesstake over