possessed | ||
1. | [ adjective ] influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion | |
Synonyms: | obsessed | |
Examples: | "by love possessed" |
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Related terms: | controlled | |
2. | [ adjective ] in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon | |
Synonyms: | amok berserk demoniac demoniacal amuck | |
Examples: | "the soldier was completely amuck" "berserk with grief" "a berserk worker smashing windows" |
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Related terms: | insane | |