hobgoblins

noun

Definition of hobgoblinsnext
plural of hobgoblin
1
as in dwarves
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck is a hobgoblin who plays pranks such as spoiling milk and tripping old ladies

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2
as in dreads
something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason the fear of success and the pressures that come with it can be more of a hobgoblin than the possibility of failure

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  1. terrors
  2. elves
  3. goblins
  4. enemies
Noun
  • The real terrors are kept outside, on this notoriously hellish stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Film fanatics might recall the lurking terrors in 1997’s Campfire Tales or the budding romance of two college grads in 2004’s Perfect Opposites.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of terrors
Noun
  • Sauron and his new orc army are victorious, and the elves gather in a new sanctuary that’s protected by their rings.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Orcs are going to end up being slaves of Sauron and there’s going to be war between Orcs and elves for generations to come.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of elves
Noun
  • Downtown Pleasant Hill invites all goblins, ghosts and ghouls to a Halloween Spooktacular complete with face painting and balloon twisting, plus free goodie bags with treats (while supplies last).
    Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 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
Noun
  • While many were quick to gloat that Grewal was defeated by enemies lobbying against him, turnover is common in the high-pressure role.
    BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Running into undiscovered rooms sometimes provided a sense of reprieve and escape from enemies, but there’s always a chance that it could be locked, or there’s another monster right inside.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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