Synonyms of haunted

haunted

verb

past tense of haunt

as in frequented

to go to or spend time in often

much of her time is spent haunting antique shops in search of unique knobs for the curio cabinets she builds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frequented
• visited
• affected
• hung (at)
• resorted (to)
• invaded
• habituated
• infested
• attended
• patronized
• stopped (by or in)
• swarmed
• ran (in)
• called (on or upon)
• dropped in
• dropped by
• stopped (over)
• popped (in)
• stayed (at)
• camped (out in)
• took in
• overran
• sojourned (at)
• tarried (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoided
• shunned
• escaped
• shook
• evaded
• eluded
• ducked
• eschewed
• dodged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of haunted

Coon plays Rita, a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, who encounters magnetic young spiritual leader Ricki (James) and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Based on a nightmare that has haunted him, Carpenter intends for the graphic novel and album to be consumed at the same time. — David Harris, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026

The project foundered in 1954, when the French parliament, still haunted by German militarism, refused to ratify it. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Set in the present, the movie tells the story of Kris (Hannah Einbinder), a young filmmaker who sets out to reboot an old slasher flick, Camp Miasma, haunted by a mysterious, helmeted killer named Little Death. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026

Tanisha said in the days following, she’s been haunted by the sound of her niece’s body sent flying after being hit by a vehicle on the expressway. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Since the start of last offseason, the Atlanta Braves have been haunted by their inability to land a high-quality starting pitcher. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Artist Caroline and her daughter Lila are both haunted by what seems like an interior voice, one that encourages them to act out in ways that will draw the Cur’s attention. — Hannah Whitten, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Wade Barrett called Rollins the historical ghost who has haunted Roman Reigns for years. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026