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possesiveness

 

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Possessiveness

Description:

Possessiveness refers to a strong desire to own, control, or have exclusive rights over something or someone. It is often associated with a sense of jealousy, overprotectiveness, and reluctance to share.

Examples:

Noun: His possessiveness over his girlfriend became a major issue in their relationship.

Adjective: The possessive behavior displayed by the toddler when it came to his toys was evident.

Adverb: The girl clung possessively to her new book, not willing to let anyone else touch it.

Verb: He possessed an unusual level of possessiveness towards his vintage car collection.

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