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possessing

UK
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
possessing over

Translations

possessinggerund / present participle
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
Present participle of "possess" functioning adjectivally.
possédantSens de possession ou de contrôle ; registre courant et juridique selon le contexte.
A possessing interest in the property gives the tenant certain rights.
Un intérêt possédant dans la propriété donne au locataire certains droits.
Additional translations
obsédantSens figuré : qui exerce une influence puissante ou obsessionnelle.
Synonyms
endowed with
having
owning
holding
bearing
containing
retaining
equipped with
possessed of
in possession of
possessingnoun
UK
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
US
/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning "the act of possessing".
possessionTerme courant pour l'acte ou l'état de posséder ; usage nominal abstrait.
Possessing stolen goods is punishable by law.
La possession de biens volés est punie par la loi.
Synonyms
tenure
having
custody
dominion
control
occupation
holding
proprietorship
ownership
possession
possessverb

possessing

Gerund

possessed
Past Simple
possessed
Past Participle
possessing
Gerund
UK
/pəˈzɛs/
US
/pəˈzɛs/
envahirPour une émotion, une idée ou une pensée qui s’empare de quelqu’un.
A sudden fear possessed him as he entered the dark alley.
Une peur soudaine l’envahit en entrant dans la ruelle sombre.
She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
Elle possède une rare collection de timbres anciens.
posséderSe dit aussi d’une qualité, d’un talent ou d’une caractéristique.
He possesses great talent in music.
Il possède un grand talent en musique.
Additional translations
se posséderTour littéraire et rare, au sens de « se maîtriser, se reprendre ».
posséderSens littéraire ou religieux.
Synonyms
own
bear
command
retain
control
acquire
hold
have
Antonyms
give up
lack
forfeit

Definitions

possessinggerund / present participle
Having ownership or control over someone or something; exercising possession.
A possessing interest in the property gives the tenant certain rights.
Exerting a powerful or obsessive influence over a person or thing.
It was a possessing fear that kept him awake at night.
possessingnoun
The act or state of possessing; ownership.
Possessing stolen goods is punishable by law.
possessverb
To have as belonging to one; own.
She possesses a rare collection of vintage stamps.
To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute.
He possesses great talent in music.
To take control of someone's body or mind, typically in a supernatural context.
The ghost was said to possess the young girl, causing her to act strangely.
To dominate or control, especially in terms of emotions or thoughts.
A sudden fear possessed him as he entered the dark alley.
To take control of one’s own emotions; compose or calm (oneself).
He paused for a moment to possess himself before responding.
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