Definition of Haunt
Haunt
haunt
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(verb)
to frequently visit or appear in a place, typically as a ghost or spirit;
e.g. The spirit of the old lady is believed to haunt the mansion to this day.
(verb)
to frequently visit or spend time in a place or seek someone's company;
e.g. Many of the animals haunt the lake in the hot afternoons. He is known to haunt the racetracks and place bets on various horses.
(verb)
to be constantly present in something, often in a way that is disturbing, or to trouble someone and remain on their mind;
e.g. The troubling stories of the city's history haunt its streets. The sounds of their cries haunt her to this day, and she wishes she had helped.
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