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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

possessed

/pəˈzesd/ verb · British & US
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What does possessed mean?

verb

To have control or possession of something, or to be controlled or possessed by something, such as a spirit or an evil influence.

Example

"The old mansion was said to be possessed by the ghost of its former owner."

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