Meaning & use
haunt
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To visit or appear to a place or person frequently, especially as a ghost, or to persistently trouble someone's thoughts.
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Locals believe the abandoned mansion is haunted by its former owner.
Guilt over the decision haunted him for years.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively for memories, guilt, or fears that persistently trouble someone, not just literal ghosts.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A place that a person visits often, especially for relaxation or enjoyment.
The little diner on Main Street was our favorite haunt in college.
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