What is another word for possession?

Common synonyms for possession include self-control, self-possession, willpower, will power, self-command, self-will.

What is the plural of possession?

The plural of possession is possessions.

Words that rhyme with possession include session, depression, expression, impression, profession, succession.

noun, as in the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

self-control, self-possession, willpower, will power, self-command, self-will

noun, as in the act of having and controlling property

noun, as in a mania restricted to one thing or idea

monomania

also used for possession

ight, aught, belongings, owndom, property, propriety, retention, proprietorship, enthusiasm

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noun

1

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

2

the act of having and controlling property

3

a mania restricted to one thing or idea

4

anything owned or possessed

5

being controlled by passion or the supernatural

6

a territory that is controlled by a ruling state

7

(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)“they took possession of the ball on their own goal line”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

two syllables

three syllables

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Be responsible with your phone, it's a valuable possession.Amastan
Dmitri’s eyes were all white, which meant that he was in possession.Amastan
In today's world, possessions are plentiful, but time is scarce.Scott
The latter means foregoing certain foods, pleasures, or possessions.sungkhum
And he had possessions of sheep and of herds, and a very great family.carlosalberto
A set of well-honed knives is every chef's prized possession.casaniere
The possession of intellect is what distinguishes us from wild animals.unknown
You're not in full possession of the facts.sundown

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as a noun