wraith

Meanings

• noun

  A supernatural being or ghost, typically one believed to appear to the living as a harbinger of death.

  - "The wraith appeared before the old man, foretelling his imminent death."
  - "Many believe that wraiths haunt old castles and graveyards."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹeɪθ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wraith
hath , nath , math , path , rath , that

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Variants

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wraith , wraithlike , wraiths

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Etymology

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Old English wraeth, from wraethan 'to torment, vex'; related to wraecan 'to torment, avenge'.

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Trivia

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1. In some mythologies, wraiths are said to be able to possess the living and control their actions.

2. The word 'wraith' is also used figuratively to describe someone or something that is a harbinger of danger or misfortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ghost: A wraith is a type of ghost, but not all ghosts are wraiths. Wraiths are specifically depicted as supernatural beings that appear as harbingers of death.

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Culture

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In literature, wraiths are often depicted as ghostly apparitions with a pale, translucent appearance. They are typically associated with death and the afterlife. In some stories, wraiths are said to be the restless spirits of the dead, seeking revenge or warning the living of impending danger. In art, wraiths are often portrayed as ethereal figures, floating in the air or shrouded in mist.

How to Memorize "wraith"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pale, translucent figure floating in the air. Imagine its ethereal appearance and its connection to death.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wraith' with death and the afterlife. Think of ghostly apparitions and supernatural beings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'wraith' comes from Old English 'wraeth', meaning 'to torment' or 'vex'. Remember that wraiths are associated with death and the afterlife.

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