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What is another word for Possessed? – 225 Possessed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    obsessed haunted controlled dominated influenced driven compelled motivated inspired moved stirred affected touched seized gripped held captivated enthralled spellbound bewitched enchanted mesmerized hypnotized entranced frenzied mad insane crazed frantic frenetic wild savage ferocious barbarous brutal violent fierce ferocious vehement passionate ardent zealous fanatical extremist radical possessed demonic diabolic satanic evil wicked malevolent malignant ghostly spectral supernatural paranormal psychic mystical magical occult haunted cursed bewitched hexed jinxed voodooed spellbound mesmerized hypnotized

    Meaning of Possessed

    The primary meaning of the word "possessed" is to be controlled or influenced by an external force, often supernatural or evil.

    Definitions

    • To be controlled or influenced by an external force, often supernatural or evil
    • * To have one's mind or body controlled by a spirit, demon, or other supernatural being
    • * To be strongly influenced or dominated by a particular idea, emotion, or desire

    Etymology of Possessed

    The word "possessed" comes from the Old French word "posseder", which is derived from the Latin word "possidere", meaning "to occupy or hold"
    The Latin word "possidere" is a combination of "pos" (meaning "place" or "location") and "sedere" (meaning "to sit")
    The word "possessed" has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of being controlled or influenced by an external force

    Example Uses

    • The athlete was possessed by a fierce competitive spirit, driving her to win at all costs
    • * The haunted house was said to be possessed by the ghost of a former owner
    • * The artist was possessed by a creative frenzy, producing some of her best work in a state of frenzied inspiration

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    free liberated released uncontrolled uninfluenced independent self-controlled rational sane calm peaceful serene tranquil composed sober moderate restrained subdued tame mild gentle meek passive submissive obedient compliant acquiescent resigned detached uninvolved indifferent apathetic unenthusiastic uninterested unconcerned

    Related Nouns

    possession demon spirit ghost entity being creature monster fiend devil evil curse hex jinx spell enchantment magic occult mysticism paranormal psychic supernatural fantasy horror terror fear anxiety dread panic hysteria madness insanity frenzy chaos anarchy turmoil upheaval revolution change transformation

    Related Verbs

    possess control influence dominate drive compel motivate inspire move stir affect touch seize grip hold captivate enthrall spellbind bewitch enchant mesmerize hypnotize enthrall fascinate intrigue absorb engross obsess haunt curse hex jinx cast conjure summon invoke evoke conjure

    Related Adjectives

    possessed demonic diabolic satanic evil wicked malevolent malignant ghostly spectral supernatural paranormal psychic mystical magical occult haunted cursed bewitched hexed jinxed voodooed spellbound mesmerized hypnotized frenzied mad insane crazed frantic ferocious barbarous brutal violent fierce vehement passionate ardent zealous fanatical extremist radical