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hobgoblin Synonyms

Another word for hobgoblin

Choosing another word for hobgoblin depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In British folklore and fantasy literature, a mischievous, ugly, or troublesome imp, sprite, or goblin.

Usage Example

"According to old village tales, a mischievous goblin would sneak into the kitchen at night to sour the milk."

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goblin
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imp
boggart
sprite
gremlin
puck
brownie

• noun (Context 2)

Something that arouses unfounded fear, dread, or persistent worry; a bugbear or bogeyman.

Usage Example

"Ralph Waldo Emerson famously wrote that a foolish consistency is the bugbear of little minds."

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bugbear
bogeyman
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bugaboo
bogey
specter

• Nearby Words

hobby
hobbyhorse
hobbyist
hobgoblin
hobnob
hobo
hock

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hobgoblin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hobgoblin
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