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ghoul

[gool] / gul /
NOUN
evil demon
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Turns out he’s a modern-day Samson: his lack of hair was the reason he was such a soulless ghoul.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Michael Keaton has reprised his role as the titular chaos-causing ghoul in the sequel.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

Taking a pause to gather herself from his blunt answer, the comedian tried again to one-up the mendacious ghoul.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

Ever since the ghoul of high inflation was broken in the 1980s, the Federal Reserve has been quick to aid the economy and financial markets during times of trouble.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

For an emaciated ghoul, Akhlys could run pretty fast when she wanted to.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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