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banshee

The word “banshee” has 2 syllables: ban-shee

It's pronounced as /ˈbænʃi/

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In the thesaurus, “banshee” has 80 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for banshee along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for banshee

Antonyms for banshee

  • angel
  • being
  • brightness
  • god
  • light
  • living being
  • reality

Meanings of banshee

  • noun
    1. (Irish folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.
    2. A noisy or ill-tempered woman.

Example Sentences

  • Late at night, they heard the eerie cry of a banshee in the distance.
  • The old woman was believed to be a banshee, whose wail foretold a death in the village.
  • Some say the banshee appears only when tragedy is about to strike.
  • The banshee’s scream echoed through the valley, sending chills down their spines.
  • In Irish folklore, a banshee is often depicted as a ghostly woman who wails before a family member dies.

On this page you'll find 87 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to banshee, such as: Doppelganger, afreet, afrit, angel, apparition, appearance, being.

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