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spirit vs spectre

spectre vs spirit

spirit and spectre both are nouns.

spirit is a verb but spectre is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spirit Yes No Yes No
spectre Yes No No No
As nouns, spectre is a hyponym of spirit; that is, spectre is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spirit:
  • spirit: any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
  • spectre: a ghostly appearing figure
spirit (noun) spectre (noun)
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character a mental representation of some haunting experience
animation and energy in action or expression a ghostly appearing figure
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
the intended meaning of a communication
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
the vital principle or animating force within living things
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
spirit (verb) spectre (verb)
infuse with spirit
Difference between spirit and spectre

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