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possessiveness

Translations

possessivenessnoun
possessivenesses
pl
possessivitéAttitude marquée par le besoin de posséder, de contrôler ou de retenir quelqu’un ou quelque chose ; souvent en contexte affectif.
Her possessiveness over her belongings made it difficult for her to share with others.
Sa possessivité envers ses affaires l’empêchait de partager avec les autres.
Synonyms
ownership
control
jealousy
guardedness
clinging

Definitions

possessivenessnoun
The quality of having an excessive desire to own or control something or someone.
Her possessiveness over her belongings made it difficult for her to share with others.
A tendency to demand attention and love from others, often leading to jealousy.
His possessiveness in relationships often led to conflicts with his partners.
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