Banshee and Fright

Banshee

Banshee noun - (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death.
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Fright and banshee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fright" instead a noun "Banshee".

Fright

Fright noun - Something unpleasant to look at.

Banshee and fright are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Banshee" instead a noun "Fright".

Both words in one sentence

  • Discworld / Going Postal Since they died by falling or fright, and Gryle is a scary flying banshee, it works rather neatly.
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