Definitions

1. noun

an evil spirit, especially one in the form of a gaunt or emaciated corpse, often associated with death or the supernatural.

“The wraithe of the forest was said to haunt those who ventured too deep into the woods.”

2. noun

a malevolent being, especially one that is the embodiment of a dark or evil force.

“The wraithe of the curse was feared by all who lived in the village.”