Persistent and Possessive

Persistent

Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Possessive and persistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Possessive" instead an adjective "Persistent".

Possessive

Possessive adjective - Intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness.
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Synonyms for Possessive

Persistent and possessive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Possessive".

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