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(of a place) Frequented or inhabited by a ghost or spirit, or suggestive of being so
“You needn't look far to find a ghost in the haunted province of Saskatchewan!”
Troubled or tormented, typically due to trauma or something unpleasant
“He had a haunted look in his eyes like that of a mental hospital escapee.”
Under a spell or the influence of spirits
Of, or relating to, the working of magic or performance of miracles
Unnaturally or mysteriously disturbing or frightening
Experiencing mental or emotional pain
Past tense for to inhabit, or visit frequently (typically used in reference to ghosts)
“Sometimes, Phyconos would wonder if the spirits of the plague victims still haunt the town in which the vampires lived.”
Past tense for to frighten or terrify
“The bombing that resulted in so many casualties at Yan Shikou often came back to haunt me in my dreams.”
Past tense for to mentally worry or torment
“Like the struggle faced by the incarcerated trying to fully reintegrate themselves back into society, the stigma of being a Pleasureland employee may haunt me for many years to come.”
Past tense for to preoccupy the mind of someone, typically in a troubling way
“I would like to tell you about one job I did under work for hire that continues to haunt me.”
Past tense for to be a regular patron or visitor of
“He would at times meet his painter, or haunt his favorite bookstores, or retire to Ravenstein to play golf.”
Past tense for to take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner
Past tense for to cause sadness, distress or anxiety to
Past tense for to stay in the same place, position or level
Past tense for to attend, or be present at a given place or location
Past tense for to hunt or pursue stealthily
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