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possessed

adjective as in bewitched; under a spell

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Example Sentences

He was so possessed with the stand-up dream that he stole a mic stand from Radio Shack and a microphone from his school to practice with.

From Ozy

Be reliable supports of the Songun revolution possessed of a lofty spirit and rich knowledge!

They possessed “wisdom beyond their years,” observed The Advocate.

We should remember that holy men have always possessed good noses for wine.

For both the possessed and the priest-practitioner, driving out the devil can be dangerous to mind, body and spirit.

Seemingly possessed by demons, she would slip objects from the homes of rich people they visited into her pocketbook.

The children possessed themselves of the tent, and Mrs. Pontellier went over to join them.

Tausig possessed this repose in a technical way, and his touch was marvellous; but he never drew the tears to your eyes.

Aunt Ri, at her best estate, had never possessed a room which had the expression of this poor little mud hut of Ramona's.

He had not taken his nerves into consideration for the simple reason that he had never known that he possessed any.

Jean Baptiste possessed great personality, and to be near one was to effect that one with it.

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On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to possessed, such as: consumed, enchanted, haunted, bedeviled, crazed, and cursed.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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