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GOBLIN Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word goblin. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word goblin. (close relations)

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hobgoblin
nounn
noun

• (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

• an object of dread or apprehension

elf
verb, nounv, n
noun

• below 3 kilohertz

• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

sprite
nounn
noun

• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

brownie
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

• a junior Girl Scout

• square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts

elfin
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or made or done by or as if by an elf

adjective satellite

• suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness

• small and delicate

• usually good-naturedly mischievous

gnome
nounn
noun

• a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure

• a short pithy saying expressing a general truth

imp
nounn
noun

• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

• one who is playfully mischievous

troll
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (Scandinavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains

• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

• a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling

• angling by drawing a baited line through the water

verb

• circulate, move around

• cause to move round and round

• sing the parts of (a round) in succession

• angle with a hook and line drawn through the water

• sing loudly and without inhibition

• praise or celebrate in song

• speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice

hob
nounn
noun

• (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

• (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

• a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears

• a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm

verb

• cut with a hob

bog
verb, nounv, n
noun

• wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel

verb

• cause to slow down or get stuck

• get stuck while doing something

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

boggle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• startle with amazement or fear

• hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear

• overcome with amazement

bogie
nounn
noun

• a bogle or goblin; where used as a proper name, the Devil

• an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft

bogy
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft

• a bogle or goblin; where used as a proper name, the Devil

bug
verb, nounv, n
noun

• general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

• a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

• a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly

• insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis

• a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

verb

• annoy persistently

• tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

bugaboo
nounn
noun

• an imaginary monster used to frighten children

• a source of concern

bugbear
nounn
noun

• an imaginary monster used to frighten children

• an object of dread or apprehension

fae
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below

faerie
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

• the enchanted realm of fairies

fairy
nounn
noun

• a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

• offensive term for a homosexual man

Best Hypernyms For GOBLIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for goblin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
evil spirit

Alternatives for HOBGOBLIN

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