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ghoul

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


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Suturing Mary Shelley’s novel to his own 21st century anti-technocrat ferocity, Guillermo del Toro cranked up his ambitions in every element from costumes to cinematography and thrillingly brought his favorite ghoul to life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Beetlejuice's sequel sees Keaton reprise his role as the titular chaos-causing ghoul.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

"Anyone that's spent any time in Hollywood can become a ghoul."

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

Whatever the mind conjures up, custom-made for unique neuroses and fears, may well be scarier than any tangible monster or ghoul.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2023

He reminded Jason a little too much of a flesh-eating ghoul he’d once fought in San Bernardino.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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