
Possessive
Emotional Charge
Expresses a strong, often negative, emotion towards the desire to control.

She left her possessive boyfriend because she wanted freedom.
Overprotectiveness
Can imply someone is being overly protective in a stifling way.

His possessive nature meant he screened all her calls.
Negative Connotation
Often seen as a negative trait in relationships or personalities.

Her possessive tendencies pushed her friends away.
Compare with
AcquisitiveAvariciousClingControlCovetousGraspJealousObsessiveOverprotective
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