fantasm
- noun
- /fænˈtæzəm/
- Archaic
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fantasma
- She claimed that a fantasm visited her every night, whispering secrets from the past.
Examples
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The old tale described a fantasm haunting the castle ruins, frightening all who dared enter.
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As the fog thickened, a fantasm drifted silently across the deserted graveyard.
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The fantasm appeared suddenly in the old mansion.
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Many believe that a fantasm haunts this forest.
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As the fog rolled in, a fantasm appeared, shimmering in the moonlight as it glided over the ancient stones.
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The legend spoke of a fantasm that would rise from the lake on stormy nights, evoking fear in those who saw it.
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In the dimly lit room, she felt the presence of a fantasm hovering near, its ethereal form vanishing as the dawn approached.
Synonyms
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6.7
A ghost or spirit that people think they see
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8.6
A ghost that people say appears and frightens them at night
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8.9
A ghost that people see suddenly
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9.9
A thing that seems real but is only in the mind, like a ghost
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9.9
A ghost-like figure that seems real but is not
Antonyms
How Ghostly
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fantasm goes back to the Greek phantasma meaning 'an appearance', and it is the same root as phantom. That's why a fantasm can mean a ghost or an apparition.