Possessee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɒˈzɛsiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Possessee is a noun meaning (grammar) Verb complement in some languages or some constructions of a given language; the noun which is possessed.
Meaning
(grammar) Verb complement in some languages or some constructions of a given language; the noun which is possessed.
More Meanings
- The subject of a possession by a demon or spirit.
Example Sentences
The story gets wildly out of hand as renegade exorcist James Olsen kidnaps the possessee from jail and drags him to the house for a climactic display of head-splitting make-up effects and noisy ritual chanting.
Word Forms
- possessees
Synonyms for possessee
Depending on context, synonyms include complement, energumen.
Antonyms for possessee
Common opposites include possessor, subject.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include predicative, exponent, predicate, s-perfect, participial, pseudopassive.
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