banshees

The word “banshees” has 2 syllables: ban-shees

It's pronounced as /ˈbænʃiz/

What is synonym and antonym for banshees?

In the thesaurus, “banshees” has 64 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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

Synonyms for banshees

afreets
afrits
apparitions
bogeys
bogies
brownies
bugbears
cacodemons
daemons
demons
devils
djinn
djinns
dwarfs
dwarves
elves
faeries
fairies
familiar spirits
familiars
fantasms
fays
fiends
genies
genii
geniuses
ghosts
ghoulies
ghouls
gnomes
goblins
gremlins
hags
hobgoblins
imps
incubi
incubuses
jinn
jinns
kobolds
lamiae
lamias
leprechauns
monsters
nightmares
ogres
phantasms
phantoms
pixies
poltergeists
pucks
shades
shadows
shaitans
specters
spectres
spirits
spooks
sprites
succubi
trolls
vampires
visions
wraiths

Antonyms for banshees

angels

Meanings of banshees

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

The village elders warned the locals about the wailing of banshees during the full moon.
According to the legend, banshees are the spirits of women who died tragically.
The eerie sound of banshees howling in the night sent the travelers running in fear.
Some people believe that the cries of banshees signal an impending tragedy or death.
In the misty hills, tales of banshees have been passed down through generations.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to banshees, such as: afreets, afrits, angels, apparitions, bogeys, bogies, brownies.

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