ghoul

/ɡʌul/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who delights in or is fascinated by the unpleasant or gruesome aspects of life or death, often in a morbid or gruesome manner.

“The horror movie was so terrifying that it attracted a crowd of ghouls who loved the gore.”

Synonyms

  • fiend
  • monster
  • specter

Antonyms

  • angel
  • saint