Synonyms of troll

troll 1 of 2

noun

ˈtrōl 

as in fairy

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers

"The Three Billy Goats Gruff," is the story of three goats trying to cross a bridge guarded by a nasty troll living beneath it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fairy
• elf
• dwarf
• goblin
• faerie
• gnome
• sprite
• pixie
• brownie
• leprechaun
• puck
• fay
• gremlin
• hobgoblin
• kobold
• little people
• changeling
• hag
• ghoul
• ogre
• banshee
• nixie
• imp
• kelpie

troll

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verb

as in to search

to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something

the owner of the bed-and-breakfast often trolls antique stores for furniture and knickknacks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• search
• find
• rake
• dredge
• rifle
• comb
• scan
• survey
• scour
• hunt (through)
• locate
• investigate
• dig (through)
• explore
• examine
• rummage
• ransack
• discover
• inspect
• check (out)
• sort (through)
• review
• run down
• track (down)
• find out
• audit
• detect
• scrutinize
• learn
• ascertain
• shake down
• hit (on or upon)
• poke (around)
• pat down
• prospect
• determine
• probe
• look over
• ferret (out)
• get
• frisk
• study
• skirmish
• browse
• snoop
• peruse
• scare up
• glance (over)
• descry
• grub (about)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hide
• lose
• ignore
• abandon
• neglect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of troll

Noun

But the trolls really come out of the woodwork when that hunter happens to be a country music star. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Texas could definitely use his playmaking ability but that offensive line can’t block an online troll, let alone a good defensive front. — Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Verb

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held up the satellite internet equipment to troll the Iranian government over its online censorship. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026

Johnson’s life outside of work often consists of reading books with her bookclub TeaTime (which is also the name of her production company), watching movies, and trolling her friends. — Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026