noun
- ghosts or spirits believed to cause physical disturbances such as moving objects or making noises
Usage: plural of poltergeist
Examples
- The family claimed that poltergeists were responsible for the dishes flying off the shelves.
- Many horror movies feature poltergeists that terrorize unsuspecting homeowners.
- Paranormal investigators were called in to deal with the poltergeists haunting the old mansion.
- The children blamed the poltergeists when their toys mysteriously moved around the room.
- Scientists remain skeptical about reports of poltergeists causing unexplained phenomena.
- The documentary explored famous cases of poltergeists throughout history.