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Meaning of haunted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

haunted

Pronunciation:/ˈhɑntɪd//ˈhɔːntɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).

    Example: A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house.

  2. To make uneasy, restless.

    Example: The memory of his past failures haunted him.

  3. To stalk, to follow

    Example: The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere.

  4. To live habitually; to stay, to remain.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.

    Example: The hotel was haunted by a disembodied spirit.

  2. Obsessed (by an idea, threat, etc.).

    Example: a soldier haunted by the memories of combat

  3. Showing a feeling of being disturbed.

    Example: a haunted expression