Haunts

/hɔnts/ verb

Definition

Visits a place as a ghost (or supposedly as a ghost), or stays in someone's memory, causing persistent worry or sadness.

Etymology

From Old French 'hanter,' possibly from Old Norse 'heimta' meaning 'to go home' or 'to bring home.' The word originally meant to visit frequently, then developed the supernatural meaning.

Kelly Says

Every culture has 'haunting' stories because they let us process grief and unfinished business—a ghost haunting a place is basically a metaphor for trauma that won't leave.

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