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possessive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of possessive

intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness

  • he was very possessive of his girlfriendʼs attention, and it was really starting to annoy her
Synonyms of possessive

jealous
Words Related to possessive

controlling, demanding, domineering, grasping

covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced

distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious

overprotective, protective
Near Antonyms of possessive

undemanding

permissive, tolerant, tolerating, trustful, trusting, understanding

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