the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > evil spirit or demon > [verb (intransitive)] > possess (of demon) (2)
figurative. To encompass, surround, assail, possess detrimentally. passive. To be possessed (with devils). Obsolete.
transitive. Of a demon or spirit, esp. an evil one: to occupy and have power over (a person, animal, etc.); to control or dominate from within…