Poltergeistism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poltergeistism is a noun meaning The supposed manifestation of the presence of one or more poltergeists, especially as involving physical objects which move or fly about without warning.
Meaning
The supposed manifestation of the presence of one or more poltergeists, especially as involving physical objects which move or fly about without warning.
Example Sentences
"Breakin' windows and such," Hall said; "reg'lar Mafficking night they 'ad last night. Put the wind up them all proper." "Poltergeistism!" I ejaculated.
Robert Foong had noted that the tactics of aggrieved family ghosts were more along the lines of passive-aggressive than poltergeistism. Nevertheless, Juliet gave a covert look around the room for handy missiles.
There are numerous records of poltergeists in the scientific and quasi-scientific literature of Europe and the U.S., although there is probably no case of poltergeistism anywhere that has been authenticated beyond reasonable doubt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poltergeist, ghostism, apport, psychokinesis, geist, apparition.
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