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HAUNTING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Haunting.

Haunting - as an adjective satellite

Continually recurring to the mind

Example: "Haunting memories"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
persistent

Having a deeply disquieting or disturbing effect

Example: "From two handsome and talented young men to two haunting horrors of disintegration"

Haunting - as a verb

To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).

Example: "A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house."

To make uneasy, restless.

Example: "The memory of his past failures haunted him."

To stalk, to follow

Example: "The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere."

To live habitually; to stay, to remain.

To accustom; habituate; make accustomed to.

To practise; to devote oneself to.

To persist in staying or visiting.

Haunting - as a noun

A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.

Example: "During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables."

Haunting - as an adjective

Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.

Example: "He had a haunting gaze."

Example Sentences

"The haunting of the old abandoned house terrified the locals."
"She couldn't sleep at night because she believed she was experiencing a haunting."
"The ghost hunters set up their equipment to capture evidence of the haunting."
"The haunting of the hotel was rumored to be caused by a vengeful spirit."
"The movie relied on jump scares and eerie music to create a haunting atmosphere."
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Word Game Points

Is HAUNTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, haunting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HAUNTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is HAUNTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, haunting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HAUNTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HAUNTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, haunting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HAUNTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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