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ghoul

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


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Delia is possessed by a ghoul who makes her sing the Caribbean number in the voice of Belafonte while she gyrates with her mortified dinner guests.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

Well, 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

Even through his misty ghoul disguise, Annabeth could tell he was on the verge of panic.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan