ghost Synonyms
Another word for ghost
• noun (Context 1)
An apparition or disembodied spirit of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous or translucent image.
"Local folklore claims that the apparition of a former lighthouse keeper still wanders the rocky cliffs at night."
• verb (Context 2)
To abruptly end a personal relationship or communication with someone by withdrawing from all contact without explanation (informal).
"After three promising interviews, the recruiting agency completely ghosted the applicant."
• noun (Context 3)
A faint trace, slight suggestion, or barely perceptible vestige of something.
"A brief trace of a smile crossed her face when she heard the unexpected news."
• noun (Context 4)
A ghostwriter hired to author literary, journalistic, or speeches work that is officially credited to another person.
"Several prominent politicians rely on a skilled ghostwriter to draft their memoirs."
• verb (Context 5)
To move silently, smoothly, and effortlessly like an apparition.
"The sailboat ghosted across the calm harbor in the fading twilight."
• verb (Context 6)
To act as a ghostwriter for a literary or journalistic work credited to someone else.
"A veteran sports journalist was hired to ghostwrite the retired athlete's autobiography."
• noun (Context 7)
A faint secondary image produced by a defective optical system or an improperly received television signal.
"The technician adjusted the rooftop antenna to eliminate the annoying afterimage on the television screen."
Opposites of ghost
The opposite of ghost shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: