banshee
The word “banshee” has 2 syllables: ban-shee
It's pronounced as /ˈbænʃi/
What is synonym and antonym for banshee?
In the thesaurus, “banshee” has 8 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for banshee along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for banshee
Antonyms for banshee
- angel
Meanings of banshee
- noun
- (Irish folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.
- 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 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to banshee, such as: angel, apparition, demon, ghost, ghoul, hag, phantom.
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