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The synonyms of “Doppelganger” are: spectre, phantom, wraith, spirit, soul, shadow, presence
Doppelganger as a Noun
Definitions of "Doppelganger" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “doppelganger” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- An apparition or double of a living person.
- A ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart.
Synonyms of "Doppelganger" as a noun (7 Words)
| phantom | Denoting a financial arrangement or transaction which has been invented for fraudulent purposes. He tried to clear the phantoms from his head and grasp reality. |
| presence | The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present. The US would maintain a presence in the Indian Ocean region. |
| shadow | Used in reference to proximity, ominous oppressiveness, or sadness and gloom. This fine looking commanding man had become a shadow of his former self. |
| soul | A person’s moral or emotional nature or sense of identity. In the depths of her soul she knew he would betray her. |
| spectre | A ghost. A dread of spectres and witches affected every aspect of daily life. |
| spirit | A fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one’s character. As I sat alone in that corridor my spirits were low. |
| wraith | Used in reference to a pale, thin, or insubstantial person or thing. A sea breeze was sending a grey wraith of smoke up the slopes. |
Usage Examples of "Doppelganger" as a noun
- He has been replaced by an evil doppelganger.