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Possessed is an American death metal band, [1] [2] [3] originally formed in 1983. Noted for their fast style of playing and Jeff Becerra's growled vocals, they are often called the first band in the death metal genre, [4] and paved the way for the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene, along with Metallica, Exodus, Testament and Death Angel.
Possessed is a 1947 American psychological drama directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Joan Crawford, Van Heflin, and Raymond Massey in a tale about an unstable woman's obsession with her ex-lover. The screenplay by Ranald MacDougall and Silvia Richards was based upon a story by Rita Weiman . Plot.
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1. a (1) : influenced or controlled by something (such as an evil spirit, a passion, or an idea) (2) : mad, crazed. b. : urgently desirous to do or have something. 2. obsolete : held as a possession. 3. : self-possessed, calm. possessedly. pə-ˈze-səd-lē. -ˈzest-lē. also -ˈse-səd- or -ˈsest- adverb. possessedness. pə-ˈze-səd-nəs. -ˈzest-nəs.
Possessed definition: spurred or moved by a strong feeling, madness, or a supernatural power (often followed by by, of, or with). See examples of POSSESSED used in a sentence.
POSSESSED definition: 1. to own something or have something as a quality: 2. Someone who is possessed is thought to be…. Learn more.
verb. pos· sess pə-ˈzes. also. -ˈses. possessed; possessing; possesses. Synonyms of possess. transitive verb. 1. a. : to have and hold as property : own. b. : to have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill. 2. a. : to seize and take control of : take into one's possession. b. : to enter into and control firmly : dominate. was possessed by demons. c.
verb. to have as one's property; own. to have as a quality, faculty, characteristic, etc. to possess good eyesight. to have knowledge or mastery of. to possess a little French. to gain control over or dominate. whatever possessed you to act so foolishly? foll by of to cause to be the owner or possessor. I am possessed of the necessary information.
Synonyms for POSSESSED: composed, collected, calm, serene, peaceful, recollected, at peace, tranquil; Antonyms of POSSESSED: disturbed, upset, agitated, perturbed, bothered, anxious, unstrung, worried.
To possess something is to have or own it. You can possess a physical object, you can possess a particular quality or skill, or you can possess control or influence over someone.
us / pəˈzes / possess verb [T] (OWN) Add to word list. to have or own something, or to have a particular quality: Those states are the countries that possess nuclear weapons. She possesses the unusual talent of knowing when to say nothing. possess verb [T] (CONTROL)