hantise

French

Etymology

From hanter +‎ -ise.

Pronunciation

  • (aspirated h) IPA(key): /ɑ̃.tiz/
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Noun

hantise f (plural hantises)

  1. (literally) a haunting
  2. obsessive fear
  3. obsession

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