Definition of «haunt»

The word "haunt" has several meanings, depending on its context.

1) A haunt can refer to a place that is frequently visited by someone or something; for example, "My favorite haunt in town is the coffee shop on Main Street." In this sense, it means a regular hangout or meeting spot.

2) Another meaning of haunt is an apparition or ghost that appears in a particular location or place; for example, "The old mansion was said to be haunted by the spirits of its former occupants." Here, it refers to a supernatural presence that lingers in a specific area.

3) Lastly, haunt can also mean to disturb or torment someone mentally; for example, "The memory of her deceased father still haunts her." In this sense, it means to cause mental distress by constantly reminding one of something painful or traumatic.

Usage examples

  1. The memory of his childhood trauma haunts him, causing him to have recurring nightmares.
  2. The ghost of the pirate captain was said to haunt the shores, searching for his lost treasure.

Sentences with «haunt»

  • There have been dozens of haunted house movies released, though not all of them have been scary or even entertaining. (thoughtco.com)
  • Now at seventeen, she is still haunted by memories of that day and driven by the need to understand why it happened. (dailyfreebooks.com)
  • Unfortunately they'll likely also be as haunted by privacy and data breach threats and concerns as all other things digital these days. (fortune.com)
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