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haunted

The correct spelling is haunted.

How to pronounce haunted

/ˈhɑntɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈhɑntɪd/

Say it like: Hau-nte-d

The correct spelling is haunted. To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts). For example: "A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house."

Usage Examples

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

The memory of his past failures haunted him.

The policeman haunted him, following him everywhere.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
  2. 2.To make uneasy, restless.
  3. 3.To stalk, to follow
  4. 4.To live habitually; to stay, to remain.
  5. 5.To accustom; habituate; make accustomed to.

adjective

  1. 1.Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.
  2. 2.Obsessed (by an idea, threat, etc.).
  3. 3.Showing a feeling of being disturbed.

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