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haunt
[hawnt, hahnt, hant]
verb (used with object)
to visit habitually or appear to frequently as a spirit or ghost.
to haunt a house; to haunt a person.
to recur persistently to the consciousness of; remain with.
Memories of love haunted him.
to visit frequently; go to often.
He haunted the galleries and bars that the artists went to.
Synonyms: frequentto frequent the company of; be often with.
He haunted famous men, hoping to gain celebrity for himself.
to disturb or distress; cause to have anxiety; trouble; worry.
His youthful escapades came back to haunt him.
verb (used without object)
to reappear continually as a spirit or ghost.
to visit habitually or regularly.
to remain persistently; loiter; stay; linger.
noun
Often haunts. a place frequently visited.
to return to one's old haunts.
Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. and North England., a ghost.
haunt
/ hɔːnt /
verb
to visit (a person or place) in the form of a ghost
(tr) to intrude upon or recur to (the memory, thoughts, etc)
he was haunted by the fear of insanity
to visit (a place) frequently
to associate with (someone) frequently
noun
(often plural) a place visited frequently
an old haunt of hers
a place to which animals habitually resort for food, drink, shelter, etc
Other Word Forms
- haunter noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of haunt1
Example Sentences
This fear haunts the Tories, and it contributes to a brewing challenge to Ms. Badenoch’s leadership.
The masked murderer and obsessive stalker who haunted New York City for more than 35 years is back.
Conversations changed from the whimsical to wondering about the point of living a life haunted by chronic pain.
When Mr. DiCesare approached, Lorraine refused to shake his hand, as if he himself were haunted.
Set in Ohio in the 1870s, “Beloved” features a theme of modern horror: Old crimes can come back to haunt you.
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