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possessive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of possessive

intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness

he was very possessive of his girlfriend's attention, and it was really starting to annoy her

Synonyms of possessive

Words Related to possessive

controlling, demanding, domineering, grasping

covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced

distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious

overprotective, protective

Near Antonyms of possessive

permissive, tolerant, tolerating, trustful, trusting, understanding

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