haunt

/hɔnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to visit or appear to someone as a ghost after death, or to continue to exist in a place as a ghost

“The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.”

2. noun

a ghostly visitation or appearance, or a place or thing that is visited or frequented by ghosts

“The abandoned house was a haunt of the local teenagers.”

3. verb

to be a source of persistent and usually unpleasant memories or feelings

“The memory of the accident still haunts her to this day.”

4. noun

a recurring or persistent feeling, thought, or image

“The fear of failure is a haunt of many students.”

5. noun

a place or region where a particular activity, person, or thing is found or associated

“The city is a haunt of artists and musicians.”

6. verb

to visit or go to a place repeatedly, especially for a particular purpose or activity

“The coffee shop is my haunt on weekends.”

Synonyms

  • apparition
  • ghost
  • recurring image
  • revenant
  • specter

Antonyms

  • delight
  • joy