possessed

• Descreve 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).

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.

   Possuído

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrazeddrivenfranticfreneticfrenziedhystericalobsessed

   Antônimoscalmcollectedcomposeddispassionateunemotional

2. Frenzied or demonically controlledB2formal

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

   Possuído

   • 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.

   Sinônimosberserkcrazeddemonicderangedfrenziedhystericalmadmaniacalunhingedwild

   Antônimoscalmcollectedcomposedcontrolledserene

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Possuir

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

   Sinônimoscommandhaveholdown

   Antônimoslackneedwant

2. Have a quality or characteristicB1formal

   To have a particular quality, ability, or feature.

   Possuir

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

   Sinônimosboastdisplayembodyenjoyexhibitfeaturehaveshow

3. Control or influenceB2formal

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

   Dominar

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

   Sinônimosbedevilbewitchconsumecontroldominateenthrallgriphauntobsesstake over