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possessed.

Controlled by evil spirits.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/pəˈzɛst/
  1. Controlled by evil spirits.

    He was exorcised because he was thought to be possessed by the Devil.
  2. Seized by powerful emotions.

  3. Having; owning.

    not-comparable
    The president was possessed of great wealth.
verb/pəˈzɛst/
  1. simple past and past participle of possess

    form-of · participle · past
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