取り憑く — meaning in English

English meaning

• haunt verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
• possess verb To have or own something.

Senses

取り憑く is used for these senses in English:

• haunt (transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
• haunt (transitive) To make uneasy, restless.
• possess Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).

haunt — full definition

1. verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
2. verb To trouble or prey on someone's mind persistently.
3. noun A place someone visits often; a regular hangout.

possess — full definition

1. verb To have or own something.
2. verb Of a supernatural force, to take control of a person's body or mind.
3. verb To dominate someone's thoughts or behavior strongly.

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