possessiveness in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for possessiveness in the English»Spanish Dictionary

possessiveness [Am pəˈzɛsɪvnəs, Brit pəˈzɛsɪvnəs] N U

possessiveness

actitud f posesiva

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It's a form of possessiveness, of refusing to let go.

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It's said that her possessiveness has been known to cause fights.

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This can lead to possessiveness, jealousy and even violence.

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By mere observation of dogs, a lot more of emotions can be observed, which include possessiveness, jealousy, happiness, excitement, guilt, faith and more.

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The disadvantages include jealousy, possessiveness, and insatiability.

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Charlie the yorkie cross shows possessiveness around his owner and definitely prefers the ladies.

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He fabricates a story about going to the movies which hints at a possessiveness on her part that makes it difficult for him to form relationships.

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Possessiveness and exclusive relationships were frowned upon.

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Holding hands when you're middle-aged is part possessiveness and part an overt declaration that you're still swinging from the chandeliers in private.

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Even love, when over-expressed, leads to intense possessiveness.

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