haunting

verb

  1. 1

    To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).

    A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house.
  2. 2

    To make uneasy, restless.

    The memory of his past failures haunted him.
  3. 3

    To stalk, to follow

    The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere.
  4. 4

    To live habitually; to stay, to remain.

  5. 5

    To accustom; habituate; make accustomed to.

  6. 6

    To practise; to devote oneself to.

  7. 7

    To persist in staying or visiting.

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.

    During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables.

adjective

  1. 1

    Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.

    He had a haunting gaze.

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