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WILL-O'-THE-WISP Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase will-o'-the-wisp. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase will-o'-the-wisp. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WILL-O'-THE-WISP

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ignis fatuus
nounn
noun

• a pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground

• an illusion that misleads

nightfire
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friar's lantern
nounn
noun

• a pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground

jack-o'-lantern
nounn
noun

• a pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground

• lantern carved from a pumpkin

Best Hypernyms For WILL-O'-THE-WISP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for will-o'-the-wisp, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
fancy fantasy illusion light phantasy
Phrases (2)
visible lightvisible radiation
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