GHOST Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word ghost. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GHOST
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specter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a ghostly appearing figure | ||||||||
wraith | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental representation of some haunting experience | ||||||||
apparition | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ghostly appearing figure • the appearance of a ghostlike figure • something existing in perception only • an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly | ||||||||
phantom | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a ghostly appearing figure • something existing in perception only adjective satellite • something apparently sensed but having no physical reality | ||||||||
revenant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or typical of a revenant noun • a person who returns after a lengthy absence • someone who has returned from the dead adjective satellite • coming back | ||||||||
shade | nounn | |||||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • a position of relative inferiority • a slight amount or degree of difference • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view verb • cast a shadow over • represent the effect of shade or shadow on • protect from light, heat, or view • vary slightly • pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree | ||||||||
spirit | nounn | |||||||
noun • the vital principle or animating force within living things • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character • any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings • the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection) • the intended meaning of a communication • animation and energy in action or expression • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind verb • infuse with spirit | ||||||||
phantasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ghostly appearing figure • something existing in perception only | ||||||||
poltergeist | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder | ||||||||
sprite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers | ||||||||
ghostwriter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else | ||||||||
spectre | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ghostly appearing figure • a mental representation of some haunting experience | ||||||||
backup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device • the act of providing approval and support | ||||||||
bogey | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a bogle or goblin; where used as a proper name, the Devil • (golf) a score of one stroke over par on a hole • an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft verb • to shoot in one stroke over par | ||||||||
echo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained • a reply that repeats what has just been said • a reflected television or radio or radar beam • a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc. • an imitation or repetition verb • to say again or imitate • ring or echo with sound • bring to mind | ||||||||
essence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work • a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor | ||||||||
ghostwrite | verbv | |||||||
verb • write for someone else | ||||||||
glimmer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a flash of light (especially reflected light) • a slight suggestion or vague understanding verb • shine brightly, like a star or a light | ||||||||
glimmering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a slight suggestion or vague understanding | ||||||||
glimpse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quick look • a brief or incomplete view • a vague indication verb • catch a glimpse of or see briefly | ||||||||