Hobgoblin synonyms

hŏb'gŏb'lĭn

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fairy (related)
A mythical being who had magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as small and spritely with gauze-like wings; A sprite.
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elf
A small child or being, esp. a mischievous one
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imp
A young or inferior devil; a malevolent supernatural creature, similar to a demon but smaller and less powerful. [from 16th c.]
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ogre
(Mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
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bugbear (related)
An imaginary hobgoblin or terror used to frighten children into good conduct
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apparition
The definition of an apparition is an unusual sight or the shadowy image of someone who has died.
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bogey
(Golf) Par, esp. for an average player
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bugaboo
Alternative spelling of bug-a-boo.
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demon
The definition of a demon is an evil spirit or a person or thing who is evil, or a person who does something with great enthusiasm and skill.
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goblin
A grotesque elfin creature of folklore, thought to work mischief or evil.
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puck
(Astronomy) One of the satellites of the planet Uranus
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pug
The footprint of an animal. (Also pugmark) (From the Hindi for 'foot', related to Sanskrit 'padh' and Greek 'ped')
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spook
A scare or fright.
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sprite
(Folklore) An imaginary being or spirit, as a fairy, elf, or goblin
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hob
(UK) The top cooking surface on a cooker. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), also known as 'rings'.
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howling (related)
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Kidditunes (related)
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goodtime (related)
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Hobgoblin Sentence Examples

  • foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds " .

  • The cavern locally known as Hobgoblin Hall is described in Marmion, and is associated with all kinds of manifestations of the black art.

  • In 1731, being then the property of Mr. Coke, he was teazer to Hobgoblin, and on the latter refusing his services to Roxana, the mare was put to the Godolphin, and the produce was Lath (1732), the first of his get, and the most celebrated race-horse of his day after Flying Childers.

  • hobgoblin of little minds.

  • Also mouth blown uilleann pipe practice chanter as used to be supplied by hobgoblin.

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