ghoul

US /ɡuːl/
UK /ɡuːl/
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1.

an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies

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The ancient legend spoke of a terrifying ghoul that haunted the old cemetery.
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He described the creature as a skeletal ghoul with glowing red eyes.
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demonmonsterfiendspecterphantom
2.

a person who is morbidly interested in death or disaster

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The crowd of curious ghouls gathered at the scene of the accident.
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Only a true ghoul would enjoy watching such a gruesome film.
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morbid personvulturespectatorrubbernecker