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haunting

The correct spelling is haunting.

How to pronounce haunting

verb

Say it like: Hau-nti-ng

The correct spelling is haunting. 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.

noun

  1. 1.A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.

adjective

  1. 1.Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.

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