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poltergeist Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

In folklore and parapsychology, a mischievous ghost or supernatural spirit believed to manifest its presence by making loud noises and throwing or moving physical objects.

Usage Example

"The homeowners attributed the unexplained knocking sounds and falling dishes to a restless ghost."

Strong
ghost
specter
phantom
apparition
Weak
spook
spirit

• Nearby Words

pollyanna
pollywog
polo
poltergeist
poly
polyamorous
polyamory

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