dibbuk

/ˈdɪbʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

In Jewish mythology, a malevolent spirit that is believed to enter the body of the living and cause chaos and destruction.

“The old Jewish legend warns of the dangers of summoning a dibbuk, which can wreak havoc on the living.”

Synonyms

  • incubus
  • succubus

Antonyms

  • angel