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   Ghost

   /ɡōst/

   

   noun

   • 1. an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image: "the building is haunted by the ghost of a monk" Similar specterphantomwraithspiritsoulshadowpresencevisionapparitionhallucinationbodachDoppelgängerduppyinformal:spookliterary:phantasmshaderevenantvisitantwightrare:eidolonmaneslemures
   • ▪ a faint trace of something: "she gave the ghost of a smile" Similar tracehintsuggestionimpressionfaint appearancetouchsuspiciontingemodicumdashsoupçonglimmersemblanceshadowbreathwhiffundertonewhisper
   • ▪ a faint secondary image produced by a fault in an optical system or on a cathode ray screen, e.g., by faulty television reception or internal reflection in a mirror or camera.

   verb

   • 1. act as ghostwriter of (a work): "his memoirs were smoothly ghosted by a journalist"
   • 2. glide smoothly and effortlessly: "they ghosted up the river"
   • 3. end a personal relationship with (someone) by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication: "I didn't want to ghost her, so we ended up having ‘the talk’ and it was horrible"

   Word Origin Old Englishgāst (in the sense ‘spirit, soul’), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geest and German Geist. The gh- spelling occurs first in Caxton, probably influenced by Flemish gheest.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ghostlike adjective

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   What does ghosting mean?

   • Ghosting — when someone cuts off all communication without explanation — extends to all things, it seems. Most of us think about it in the context of digital departure: a friend not responding to a text, or worse, a lover, but it happens across all social circumstances and it’s tied to the way we view the world.

   Why People Ghost — and How to Get Over It - The New York Times

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   What does it mean if a person is ghosted?

   • The ghoster may be dealing with a mental health or medical condition (of a loved one or their own) that is making it difficult for them to reach out at the current time. Whatever the case may be, being ghosted is not a reflection on you or your worthiness. Nor should it render you powerless. Is Ghosting Emotional Abuse?

   Being Ghosted: Why It Happens and How to Cope - Verywell Mind

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   Does ghosting suck?

   • And most of us would probably agree: ghosting sucks. What is ghosting? Ghosting is when someone stops responding to messages and disappears from a relationship without explanation, usually in the context of dating.

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   What does ghosting say about a person?

   • Ghosting says a lot about the person in many different ways. For instance, it could say that they lacked the courage to do the right thing by explaining why they could no longer continue a relationship with you. The person or people who ghosted you didn’t treat you with integrity, therefore, did not consider the implications of their actions.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ghosting_(behavior)Ghosting (behavior) - Wikipedia

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   Ghosting (behavior) Ghosting, simmering and icing are colloquial terms that describe the practice of suddenly ending all communication and avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate. [1] [2] [3]

4. www.verywellmind.com › how-to-cope-with-beingBeing Ghosted: Why It Happens and How to Cope - Verywell Mind

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   May 20, 2024 · Ghosting occurs when someone you are dating or getting to know disappears without a trace. This could happen at the very beginning of a relationship or in the middle of one, whether in person or online. Dealing with being ghosted is incredibly difficult—especially because you usually don't know the cause or know how to react.

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5. www.mindbodygreen.com › articles › ghostingGhosting In Dating: Why People Do It, How To Respond + More ...

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   Aug 26, 2022 · Ghosting is when someone stops responding to messages and disappears from a relationship without explanation, usually in the context of dating.

6. www.rd.com › article › what-is-ghostingWhat Is Ghosting—and Why Is It So Rude? - Reader's Digest

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   Aug 23, 2023 · Ghosting—the practice of ending all communication with someone without giving an explanation—can happen in any type of relationship, including between romantic...

7. www.nytimes.com › 2019/01/22 › smarter-livingWhy People Ghost — and How to Get Over It - The New York Times

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   Jan 22, 2019 · Ghosting — when someone cuts off all communication without explanation — extends to all things, it seems. Most of us think about it in the context of digital departure: a friend not...

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9. www.oprahdaily.com › life › relationships-loveGhosting: Why People Disappear After a Date and How to Cope

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   Jan 2, 2021 · Ghosting is officially defined as "the act or practice of abruptly cutting off all contact with someone (such as a former romantic partner) by no longer accepting or responding to phone calls, instant messages, etc."

10. www.dictionary.com › e › ghostingWhat Is Ghosting? - Dictionary.com

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    Jul 19, 2016 · Dictionary.com defines ghosting as “the practice of suddenly ending all contact with a person without explanation, especially in a romantic relationship.”