malevolent spirits
Wicked supernatural entities
Malevolent spirits are supernatural beings believed to harbor ill will toward humans—demons, ghosts, or other entities that cause harm, possession, or misfortune.
The phrase appears in folklore, horror fiction, and religious contexts: The house was said to be haunted by malevolent spirits.
A medium might claim to ward off malevolent spirits during a séance.
- WendigoCannibalistic spirit from indigenous lore
- PoltergeistGhost causing physical disturbances
- restless soulsSpirits unable to settle
- BansheeDeath-heralding Irish wraith
- vengeful ghostSpirit seeking retribution
demonic possession · La Llorona · Lilith · Phantom · shadow people · Beelzebub · Leviathan · night terrors · old hag
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Protective spirits assigned to individuals
angels · spirit guides · good spirits · divine messengers · heavenly hosts
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