Meaning of the word haunt in English

What does haunt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

haunt

US /hɑːnt/

UK /hɑːnt/

a place frequented by a specified person or group of people

Example:

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The old pub was his favorite haunt.

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This cafe is a popular haunt for artists.

Synonym:

hangout rendezvous den lair resort

(of a ghost) manifest itself at (a place) regularly

Example:

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The old mansion is said to be haunted by a friendly ghost.

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The abandoned hospital is rumored to be haunted.

Synonym:

ghost visit infest prowl

(of a memory, image, or feeling) recur persistently in the mind of (someone) in a troubling way

Example:

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The memories of the war continued to haunt him.

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The image of her face would forever haunt his dreams.

Synonym:

torment trouble disturb plague obsess

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