Absorb and Possess

Absorb

Absorb verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.

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Possess and absorb are semantically related In some cases you can use "Possess" instead a verb "Absorb".

Nearby Words: absorbed, absorption, absorbing, absorbent, absorber

Possess

Possess verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

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Absorb and possess are semantically related in control topic. Sometimes you can use "Absorb" instead a verb "Possess", if it concerns topics such as exclude.

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Common collocations

soul	absorb soul	possess soul
ability	absorb ability	possess ability
power	absorb power	possess power
strength	absorb strength	possess strength
Other words: attack, people, body, knowledge, amount, magic, anyone, humans, attacks, skills, traits, powers, spells, bodies, memories, abilities, amounts.

Both words in one sentence

There are also gas-like creatures that possess humans and absorb their sexual partners during an orgasm (probably inspired by an Outer Limits episode with a similar premise).

Source: Starfish Aliens
They can also absorb memories and even temporarily "possess" people, although it's a big taboo among them.

Source: Blob Monster
As I begin to absorb the incalculable power you possess, consider this: there is always someone else who is smarter, stronger, and even more ruthless than you.

Source: Comic Book / Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog