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cacoethes vs possession

possession vs cacoethes

cacoethes and possession both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cacoethes Yes No No No
possession Yes No No No
As nouns, possession is a hyponym of cacoethes; that is, possession is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cacoethes:
  • cacoethes: an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  • possession: a mania restricted to one thing or idea
cacoethes (noun) possession (noun)
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action anything owned or possessed
the act of having and controlling property
(sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
a territory that is controlled by a ruling state
a mania restricted to one thing or idea
being controlled by passion or the supernatural
Difference between cacoethes and possession

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