Haint

Synonyms of haint

• ghost
• apparition
• specter

Antonyms of haint

• mortal
• human
• living being

Collocations of haint

haint blue

Frequency: 70 %

The porch ceiling was painted in haint blue to ward off evil spirits.

haints and spirits

Frequency: 60 %

The graveyard was rumored to be haunted by haints and spirits.

haints and ghosts

Frequency: 50 %

The abandoned house was believed to be inhabited by haints and ghosts.

haints and haunts

Frequency: 45 %

The old mansion was said to be filled with haints and haunts.

Idiomatic Expressions for haint

• Phrase: haint blue
  Meaning: a pale blue color traditionally used to paint porch ceilings in the Southern United States to ward off evil spirits or 'haints'
  Usage: They say that painting your porch ceiling haint blue will keep away any unwanted spirits.