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Wraith

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Supernatural ConnectionPlay
Use 'wraith' to evoke a chilling or eerie atmosphere often found in horror or fantasy genres. SlideThe wraith wandered the graveyard, its ethereal form shimmering under the moonlight.
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Death AssociationPlay
'Wraith' links to death or demise, implying it appears near such events. SlideAfter the old sailor's passing, sailors claimed to see his wraith guiding the ship through the fog.
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Literary ImageryPlay
'Wraith' is a powerful image in writing to express a haunting presence or a trace of a person. SlideHer mother, now a wraith in her memories, still whispered life lessons in her dreams.