Dominate and Possess

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Dominate

Dominate verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.

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Possess is a synonym for dominate. In some cases you can use "Possess" instead a verb "Dominate".

Nearby Words: dominant, dominance, domination, dominating

Possess

Possess verb - Enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas.

Usage example: A terrible rage possessed her

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Dominate is a synonym for possess in seize topic. You can use "Dominate" instead a verb "Possess", if it concerns topics such as control, obsess, take control of, have or obtain.

Common collocations

soul	dominate soul	possess soul
mind	dominate mind	possess mind
people	dominate people	possess people
anyone	dominate anyone	possess anyone
Other words: humans, powers.

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Arcueid and Satsuki, like most vampires, possess the Mystic Eyes of Enchantment which allow them to dominate the wills of the weak minded.

Source: Visual Novel / Tsukihime
Various planes of reality in Exalted all possess certain elements that dominate the makeup of that place, corresponding to the elements of Creation.

Source: Elemental Powers
Vampire: The Masquerade had the Dominate clan ability, which at its highest levels let you physically possess another person.

Source: People Puppets

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