as in jealous
intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
he was very possessive of his girlfriend's attention, and it was really starting to annoy her
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Recent Examples of possessive
Worst love match: Scorpio Passionate and possessive of their partners, Scorpio’s desire for emotional intimacy and transparency could be incredibly overwhelming for a free-spirited sign like Aquarius.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
Ali became jealous and possessive, and began abusing Ana physically and emotionally.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 25 June 2024
During her bail hearing on Thursday, Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor Tyler McCoy said Maye had previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and had had shown possessive and controlling behavior in the past.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2024
And its name is not possessive, because it’s meant to refer to its namesake of pretty flowers.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
Ali became jealous and possessive, and began abusing Ana physically and emotionally.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 25 June 2024
During her bail hearing on Thursday, Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor Tyler McCoy said Maye had previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and had had shown possessive and controlling behavior in the past.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2024
And its name is not possessive, because it’s meant to refer to its namesake of pretty flowers.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
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“Possessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessive. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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