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Synonyms & Similar Words
specter
ghost
phantom
apparition
spirit
spook
haunt
phantom
shade
phantasm
banshee
poltergeist
revenant
zombie
ghoul
monster
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presence
shadow
silhouette
figure
form
vision
illusion
hallucination
delusion
fantasy
chimera
monster
fiend
demon
devil
imp
goblin
troll
ogre
wight
ghast
boggart
bogey
Meaning of Wraith
The primary meaning of the word "Wraith" is a ghost or specter, especially one that is perceived as a warning or omen.
Definitions
- A person's spirit or ghost, especially one that is believed to appear to the living as a warning or omen.
- * A faint or shadowy appearance of something.
Etymology of Wraith
The word "Wraith" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, where it was spelled "wræth" or "vraeth" respectively, meaning "ghost" or "spirit".
Historically, the term was used to describe a type of supernatural being or entity, often associated with death, the afterlife, or the spirit world.
Example Uses
- The old mansion was said to be haunted by the wraith of its former owner.
- * She felt a chill run down her spine as she saw the wraith of a figure standing in the corner of the room.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reality
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certainty
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