Demon
Demon noun - An evil spirit.
Usage example: only in rare cases is the ancient rite of exorcism performed to cast out a troublesome demon
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Spook
Spook noun - The soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people.
Usage example: Halloween is the night when spooks and goblins are said to roam abroad
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