What is another word for boggart?

Pronunciation: [bˈɒɡɑːt] (IPA)

A boggart is a British folklore term for a mischievous and malevolent spirit or creature that is said to inhabit houses and cause disturbances. Synonyms for this word can include faerie, elf, imp, sprite, goblin, hobgoblin, specter, and poltergeist. These words all refer to supernatural beings that are similar to the boggart. A faerie or sprite may be seen as more benevolent than a boggart, while an imp or goblin is often seen as more malicious. A hobgoblin is typically a type of goblin that is larger and more powerful. A specter or poltergeist is often associated with ghostly hauntings and may be more passive in its actions.

What are the hypernyms for Boggart?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Boggart

"Yes," said the man deliberately; "'tis a bit of heather-and it comes from boggart Moor.
"North, South and Over the Sea"
M.E. Francis (Mrs. Francis Blundell)
Another of the magic virtues of the Brown Bull of Cualnge was that no goblin nor boggart nor sprite of the glen dared come into one and the same cantred with him.
"The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge"
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