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Ghoul

Noun / gu:l / Another word for ghoul — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a creature in Arab folklore that feeds on the dead; a person who is morbidly interested in death or obsessed with macabre things

Synonyms & similar words

graverobber bodysnatcher zombie specter vampire ghost wraith phantom apparition skeleton corpse undead monster creature beast fiend demon devil ogre troll witch warlock

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Example sentences

  1. The ghoul roamed the cemetery in search of fresh corpses to feast on.
  2. The horror movie was full of ghouls and ghosts.
  3. She had a collection of creepy figurines, including a ghoul and a skeleton.
  4. The children dressed up as ghouls and went trick-or-treating on Halloween.
  5. He had a ghoul-like fascination with death and the macabre.

Quotes

  • The ghoul is a fearsome creature, lurking in the shadows and waiting to pounce.
  • Beware the ghoul that roams the night, seeking to devour the souls of the living.
  • The ghoul's eyes glowed with an otherworldly light, like two fiery orbs in the darkness.

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