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Possessiveness

Definition:

Possessiveness is the state or quality of being possessive, which refers to an excessive desire to own or control someone or something.

Examples:

Noun - Possessiveness:

• Her possessiveness over her personal belongings made it difficult for her to share anything.
• The possessiveness of the dog over its favorite toy was evident when someone tried to take it away.

Adjective - Possessive:

• His possessive behavior towards his partner often caused conflicts in their relationship.
• She felt a possessive attachment to her childhood home.

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