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ghoul

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


Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Antinous, the ghoul with the arrow in his throat, was staring right at him.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan