GOBLIN Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word goblin. (close relations)
Definition of GOBLIN
Best Alternative Words for GOBLIN
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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 | ||||||||