Possessing
Taking and possessing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taking" instead an adjective "Possessing".
Taking
Taking adjective - Very pleasing to look at.
Possessing and taking are semantically related. You can use "Possessing" instead an adjective "Taking".
Both words in one sentence
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The third game reveals Izanami, who is possessing Saya and betrays Relius and Terumi who were Unwitting Pawns to her as well as taking over as the Big Bad.
Source: Walking Spoiler -
Both Branka and the Desire Demon possessing Connor from Dragon Age: Origins make copies of themselves after taking some damage.
Source: Doppelgänger Attack -
Nightmare from SoulCalibur wears armor that ranges from somewhat spiky to armor made of Body Horror depending on whether he's possessing someone or taking his own form.
Source: Scary Impractical Armor
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