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goblin

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of goblin

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
  • We dressed up the toddlers like goblins for Halloween.
Synonyms of goblin

brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fairy, gnome, gremlin, hobgoblin, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll
Words Related to goblin

little people

changeling

imp

banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre

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