poltergeist
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9.7
- noun
- /ˈpoʊltərˌɡaɪst/
- Literature
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poltergeist
- In the old mansion, the loud noises were caused by a mischievous poltergeist moving furniture around.
- a poltergeist in the house
- poltergeist activity
- Poltergeist film
But what I do know is it's not Don the poltergeist possessed by a demon and is burning flesh.
- But what I do know is it's not Don the poltergeist possessed by a demon and is burning flesh.
Examples
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Nothing gibbering at you in the dark, or throwing furniture around in classic poltergeist style?
Fiction book (1992) -
There were dozens of reports of poltergeists, the "racketing spirits" who banged on walls, moved furniture, and pulled blankets off sleepers...
Fiction book (1992) -
Heaven protect the poor poltergeist who tried to take up residence in this house!
Fiction book (1992) -
Have I told the blog about my poltergeist experience in an apartment on Avenue A?
Blog text (7) -
How long has it been since you've seen that poltergeist?
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Aria sat in the straight-backed chair and trapped her hands between her knees, waiting for the poltergeist.
Fiction book (1997) -
They fought the pesky poltergeist, then danced the night away- - with some of the ladies who witnessed the disturbance.
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For a whole year, throughout 1761 and 1762, a poltergeist terrorized landlord Richard Giles' two daughters.
Blog text (27) -
The family was terrified when they began experiencing strange occurrences attributed to a poltergeist.
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After watching the documentary, she became convinced that her house was haunted by a poltergeist.
Synonyms
56
8.6
A ghost that people say appears and frightens them at night
31
9.3
An evil spirit that haunts graveyards and eats dead bodies
19
8.9
A ghost that people see suddenly
11
4.7
A ghost believed to frighten people
1
7.9
Someone or something that often appears in the same place, for example a ghost
1
9.5
A spirit without a body that appears to people or stays near places
How Disruptive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Poltergeist comes from German parts polter meaning 'to make noise' and geist meaning 'spirit' or 'ghost'. So a poltergeist is a 'noisy spirit' that makes loud sounds and moves objects, which is why we use the word for a ghost that causes physical disturbances.