haunting

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of being haunted or tormented, typically by a ghost or other supernatural being.

  - "The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of a jilted bride."
  - "Many people believe that graveyards are places of haunting."

• Noun

  A feeling of fear, anxiety, or apprehension.

  - "The child had a haunting fear of the dark."
  - "The haunting memory of the accident stayed with him for years."

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Synonyms

dwell , live , nag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with haunting
hunting , punting , running , junting

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Variants

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haunting , hauntings , haunt , haunted , haunter , haunters , hauntingly , haunts

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Forms

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hauntings, is haunting, haunted, haunts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'hunting' or 'pursuing' in Old English. The modern meaning is believed to have developed from the idea of being pursued or tormented by a ghost or other supernatural entity.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'haunting' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that hauntings can be caused by unresolved emotional issues or past wrongs.

3. Haunted houses are a common trope in horror literature and media, with the first known haunted house story being 'The Haunted Palace' by Edgar Allan Poe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ghost: A supernatural being believed to be the soul or spirit of a deceased person, often depicted as able to appear to the living.

2. Supernatural: Beyond the natural world, often referring to things such as ghosts, demons, and other spiritual or magical beings or phenomena.

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Culture

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In literature and art, haunting often refers to a sense of unease or fear, often associated with the supernatural. Haunted houses, ghost stories, and other forms of horror literature and media are common examples of this usage.

How to Memorize "haunting"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a dark, old mansion. See the flickering candles in the windows, hear the creaking floorboards, and feel a chill run down your spine.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a spooky story you've heard or read, and associate the feeling of fear or unease with the word 'haunting'.
   - Imagine the sound of a ghostly voice whispering the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'haunting' starts with the letter 'h', and think of a 'h' for 'haunted house'.

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