possessing (37 synonym found)

Possessing has 37 synonyms. The top synonyms for possessing are compulsive, propertied, mandate, villenage, landholding, occupancy, tenancy, blessed with and 29 more. Another word for possessing is compulsive. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for possessing?

A common synonym for possessing is compulsive. Other synonyms include propertied, mandate, villenage, landholding.

How many synonyms does possessing have?

Possessing has 37 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does possessing mean?

(v): (transitive) To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

Definition of possessing:

(v) : (transitive) To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
(v) : (transitive) Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
(v) : (transitive) Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
(v) : (transitive) To dominate (a person) sexually; to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
(v) : (transitive) (law) To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land).
(v) : (transitive) (also reflexive, chiefly literary and poetic) Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).
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Definition of possessing:

(v) : (transitive) To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
(v) : (transitive) Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
(v) : (transitive) Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
(v) : (transitive) To dominate (a person) sexually; to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
(v) : (transitive) (law) To have control or possession of, but not to own (a chattel or an interest in land).
(v) : (transitive) (also reflexive, chiefly literary and poetic) Of a person: to control or dominate (oneself or someone, or one's own or someone's heart, mind, etc.).
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