banshees

noun

Definition of bansheesnext
plural of banshee
as in ghouls
a female spirit in Irish and Scottish stories who cries loudly to warn people that someone is going to die soon claimed to have heard the terrifying wail of a banshee

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  1. ghouls
  2. demons
  3. goblins
Noun
  • John Tufts Hoosiers dressed as monsters, ghouls and more than a few Deadpools will be out trick-or-treating Halloween night.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The ghouls, ghosts and monsters are dusting off their Halloween best and emerging for another spooky season around Indianapolis.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ghouls
Noun
  • There were no more breakfast meetings or lunch appointments—just an eerie quiet as many of my business connections went into survival mode, battling the financial demons that were dragging their companies into the abyss.
    B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Instead of fearing this feeling and running from it, use this month as a great opportunity to face your inner demons head-on as the Devil card arrives.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of demons
Noun
  • Avoid being infamously known as the house full of ghosts and goblins all year round by going for silly rather than scary decorations.
    Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Some popular horror content is leaving to make room for all these new ghosts and goblins.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of goblins
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