Domination or control of a person by a demon or spirit; an instance of this. Also: (Psychology) a change in mental disposition, a substitution of…

The condition of being, or supposing oneself to be, possessed. Obs.

The belief that one is possessed by an evil spirit; mental illness characterized by this.

mental illness in which the patient believes himself or herself to be possessed by an evil spirit; (also) illness attributed by onlookers to demonic…

Seizure or possession by a deity, inspiration.

An emotional disorder, characterized by hysteria and hallucinations and often believed to be caused by witchcraft.