Synonyms of 'haunt' in British English
1 (verb)
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to remain in the memory or thoughts of
The memory of his mistakes still haunts him.
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2 (verb)
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to visit (a place) frequently
During the day she haunted the town's cinemas.
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3 (verb)
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to visit (a person or place) in the form of a ghost
His ghost is said to haunt some of the rooms.
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appear in
materialize in
(noun)
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a place visited frequently
a favourite summer haunt for yachtsmen
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gathering place
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in the sense of beset
Definition
to trouble or harass constantly
The country is beset by severe economic problems.
in the sense of den
Definition
a place where people indulge in criminal or immoral activities
three illegal drinking dens
Synonyms
meeting place,
hangout (informal),
stamping ground,
gathering place
Synonyms of 'haunt' in American English
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