possessiveness in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for possessiveness in the English»Italian Dictionary

possessiveness [Brit pəˈzɛsɪvnəs, Am pəˈzɛsɪvnəs] N

possessiveness (with people)

possessività f (towards nei confronti di)

possessiveness (with things)

gelosia f (about di)

Translations for possessiveness in the Italian»English Dictionary

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possessività

possessiveness

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Before us lies the public world, the professional system, with its possessiveness, its jealousy, its pugnacity, its greed.

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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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Jealousy and possessiveness usually get in the way of friendships between a person's lovers.

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Dogs also feel fear, happiness, sadness, anger, as well as possessiveness.

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It might have to do with my possessiveness over my music.

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These arrangements usually run smoothly, although possessiveness and jealousy are not unknown.

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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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This can lead to possessiveness, jealousy and even violence.

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

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

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