Possessive
adjective
Showing the desire to own, control or dominate.
Her possessive boyfriend doesn't like it when she talks to other men.
Often appears as...
- possessive relationship
- possessive behavior
adjective
Relating to or denoting the case of nouns and pronouns expressing possession.
In the sentence 'John's book', 'John's' is a possessive form.
Often appears as...
- possessive case
- possessive form
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A possessive word or form.
In the sentence 'John's book', 'John's' is a possessive.
Often appears as...
- use a possessive
- possessive in a sentence
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Showing the desire to own, control or dominate.
Her possessive boyfriend doesn't like it when she talks to other men.
Often appears as...
- possessive relationship
- possessive behavior
adjective
Relating to or denoting the case of nouns and pronouns expressing possession.
In the sentence 'John's book', 'John's' is a possessive form.
Often appears as...
- possessive case
- possessive form
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A possessive word or form.
In the sentence 'John's book', 'John's' is a possessive.
Often appears as...
- use a possessive
- possessive in a sentence
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Expresses a strong, often negative, emotion towards the desire to control.
She left her possessive boyfriend because she wanted freedom.
Pro Tip 2/3Overprotectiveness
Can imply someone is being overly protective in a stifling way.
His possessive nature meant he screened all her calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often seen as a negative trait in relationships or personalities.
Her possessive tendencies pushed her friends away.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Expresses a strong, often negative, emotion towards the desire to control.
She left her possessive boyfriend because she wanted freedom.
Pro Tip 2/3Overprotectiveness
Can imply someone is being overly protective in a stifling way.
His possessive nature meant he screened all her calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often seen as a negative trait in relationships or personalities.
Her possessive tendencies pushed her friends away.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Expresses a strong, often negative, emotion towards the desire to control.
She left her possessive boyfriend because she wanted freedom.
Pro Tip 2/3Overprotectiveness
Can imply someone is being overly protective in a stifling way.
His possessive nature meant he screened all her calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often seen as a negative trait in relationships or personalities.
Her possessive tendencies pushed her friends away.
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore it makes him a little bit more possessive with the cubs getting stronger and feistier their days being able to live with giles
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The myth of the moon...
and admired her from afar. But the goddess’ grandfather was very possessive and would not let the sun god anywhere near his beloved granddaughter. To get past the grandfather, the sun god disguised himself as a hummingbird. As he took a drink of tobacco flower honey,
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Why we love, why we...
you become extremely sexually possessive of them. I think there's a Darwinian purpose to this. The whole point of this is to pull two people together strongly enough to begin to rear babies as a team. But the main characteristics of romantic love are
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Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore makes him a little bit more possessive
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When to use apostrophes...
and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue. So it's possessive, it's often followed by s's,
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What Happens When Tigers...
energy invested in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughty one but when it comes to food you can see this little guys definitely much more driven therefore make him a little bit more possessive
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Putting the Cub's Teeth...
This new phase often triggers the development of another specific tiger behaviour. They might get a little bit possessive, if they really get into it. If they really like it you might see a little bit of swiping and snarling.
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The secret to desire in...
protection, worry, responsibility for the other -- are sometimes the very ingredients that stifle desire. Because desire comes with a host of feelings that are not always such favorites of jealousy, possessiveness,
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Canine Pee Artist PIPE Dog...
how can I help you sir I have a rescue dog she's very very possessive of me
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Sharks Feast On Whale PIPE...
ten times heavier than a blue a highly possessive around a whale carcass
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore it makes him a little bit more possessive with the cubs getting stronger and feistier their days being able to live with giles
Video examples
The myth of the moon...
and admired her from afar. But the goddess’ grandfather was very possessive and would not let the sun god anywhere near his beloved granddaughter. To get past the grandfather, the sun god disguised himself as a hummingbird. As he took a drink of tobacco flower honey,
Video examples
Why we love, why we...
you become extremely sexually possessive of them. I think there's a Darwinian purpose to this. The whole point of this is to pull two people together strongly enough to begin to rear babies as a team. But the main characteristics of romantic love are
Video examples
Top 5 Tiger Moments PIPE...
energy invest in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughtier one but when it comes to food as you can see this little guy's definitely much more driven therefore makes him a little bit more possessive
Video examples
When to use apostrophes...
and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue. So it's possessive, it's often followed by s's,
Video examples
What Happens When Tigers...
energy invested in trying to protect it spot is the more affectionate one stripe is the naughty one but when it comes to food you can see this little guys definitely much more driven therefore make him a little bit more possessive
Video examples
Putting the Cub's Teeth...
This new phase often triggers the development of another specific tiger behaviour. They might get a little bit possessive, if they really get into it. If they really like it you might see a little bit of swiping and snarling.
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
protection, worry, responsibility for the other -- are sometimes the very ingredients that stifle desire. Because desire comes with a host of feelings that are not always such favorites of jealousy, possessiveness,
Video examples
Canine Pee Artist PIPE Dog...
how can I help you sir I have a rescue dog she's very very possessive of me
Video examples
Sharks Feast On Whale PIPE...
ten times heavier than a blue a highly possessive around a whale carcass
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Quote examples
Gloria Steinem
American Activist
The thing about aging is all your old lovers, pretty much if they were really friends, become your family. It's great. You have those terrible feelings of possessiveness and uncertainty go out the window. You have what you shared. You know you would help each other in times of trouble no matter what.
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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Indian Philosopher
Life cannot be without relationship, but we have made it so agonizing and hideous by basing it on personal and possessive love. Can one love and yet not possess? You will find the true answer not in escape, ideals, beliefs but through the understanding of the causes of dependence and possessiveness.
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Amy Heckerling
American Director
I still find it interesting that there could be a point between a young guy and a girl when they decide to hold hands as they walk down the block. At some point, they decide to make the leap from pushing and insulting each other to doing something tender and possessive and showing the world that.
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Sylvia Kristel
Dutch Actress
Back then I didn't think a woman like that, or a relationship like that, could exist with complete freedom and no jealousy or possessiveness. I thought it sounded too good to be true and I was certainly convinced it wasn't the life for me!
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Julie Burchill
British Journalist
I have experienced jealousy, possessiveness, verbal abuse and violence from men, but I have also experienced jealousy, possessiveness, verbal abuse and violence from women, usually when I failed to respond to their advances.
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Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
Generosity is nothing else than a craze to possess. All which I abandon, all which I give, I enjoy in a higher manner through the fact that I give it away. To give is to enjoy possessively the object which one gives.
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Jaya Bachchan
Indian Politician
You must not get too possessive, especially in our profession, where you know things aren't going to be easy. You can either drive the artist crazy, or you can help him or her grow.
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Debbie Rowe
American Celebrity
I am possessive and protective of my babies. Their happiness means more to me than anything else on this world. I love them more than I would ever have thought was possible.
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Salman Khan
Indian Actor
I'm not possessive, I'm caring... Once you realize a person doesn't want that much care, you automatically back off.
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Samantha Morton
English Actress
You get very possessive about characters, you feel you can see it in your mind and you want to play it.
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Gloria Steinem
American Activist
The thing about aging is all your old lovers, pretty much if they were really friends, become your family. It's great. You have those terrible feelings of possessiveness and uncertainty go out the window. You have what you shared. You know you would help each other in times of trouble no matter what.
Quote examples
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Indian Philosopher
Life cannot be without relationship, but we have made it so agonizing and hideous by basing it on personal and possessive love. Can one love and yet not possess? You will find the true answer not in escape, ideals, beliefs but through the understanding of the causes of dependence and possessiveness.
Quote examples
Amy Heckerling
American Director
I still find it interesting that there could be a point between a young guy and a girl when they decide to hold hands as they walk down the block. At some point, they decide to make the leap from pushing and insulting each other to doing something tender and possessive and showing the world that.
Quote examples
Sylvia Kristel
Dutch Actress
Back then I didn't think a woman like that, or a relationship like that, could exist with complete freedom and no jealousy or possessiveness. I thought it sounded too good to be true and I was certainly convinced it wasn't the life for me!
Quote examples
Julie Burchill
British Journalist
I have experienced jealousy, possessiveness, verbal abuse and violence from men, but I have also experienced jealousy, possessiveness, verbal abuse and violence from women, usually when I failed to respond to their advances.
Quote examples
Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
Generosity is nothing else than a craze to possess. All which I abandon, all which I give, I enjoy in a higher manner through the fact that I give it away. To give is to enjoy possessively the object which one gives.
Quote examples
Jaya Bachchan
Indian Politician
You must not get too possessive, especially in our profession, where you know things aren't going to be easy. You can either drive the artist crazy, or you can help him or her grow.
Quote examples
Debbie Rowe
American Celebrity
I am possessive and protective of my babies. Their happiness means more to me than anything else on this world. I love them more than I would ever have thought was possible.
Quote examples
Salman Khan
Indian Actor
I'm not possessive, I'm caring... Once you realize a person doesn't want that much care, you automatically back off.
Quote examples
Samantha Morton
English Actress
You get very possessive about characters, you feel you can see it in your mind and you want to play it.
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