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wraith Synonyms

Another word for wraith

Choosing another word for wraith depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen in Scottish folklore shortly before or after their death.

Usage Example

"According to local legend, a pale specter wanders the castle grounds on foggy autumn nights."

Strongest
specter
apparition
ghost
phantom
Strong
shade
phantasm
eidolon
spirit
revenant
spook

• noun (Context 2)

A faint,wispy, or insubstantial trace of something, such as smoke or mist.

Usage Example

"A thin wisp of woodsmoke curled slowly up from the cottage chimney into the crisp morning air."

Strongest
wisp
Strong
shadow
trace
vestige
hint
Weak
glimmer

• Nearby Words

wowee
wowsers
woylie
wraith
wrangle
wrangler
wrap

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