possessed
adjective
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Other Words from possessed
, -ˈzest-lē also -ˈse-səd- or -ˈsest- \
adverb
, -ˈzest-nəs also -ˈse-səd- or -ˈsest- \
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for possessed
Synonyms
calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried
Antonyms
agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
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But without the frightening, possessed animal band at Chuck E. Cheese, what there be to do there besides watch parents drink and fight each other? — Paul Dehner Jr., Cincinnati.com, "Walkthru: Three eclipsed Bengals," 21 Aug. 2017 The innocents soon become the target of a possessed doll. — Daily News, The Mercury News, "Here are the summer movie release dates for 2017," 30 Apr. 2017 A possessed criminal, a determined police force and the beginning of a pivotal new use for psychiatry. — Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, "'Incendiary' is an explosive look at New York City bomb case," 25 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'possessed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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possessed
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