Bad spirit

Answer:

GHOUL

Hint:

This undead creature from Middle Eastern folklore is known for robbing graves and feeding on corpses, often appearing in horror stories.

Explanation:

"Bad spirit" hints at a supernatural creature known for being evil or menacing. The answer is "ghoul," a term from folklore describing a demonic being that haunts graveyards or feeds on the dead. It fits because "ghoul" directly matches the idea of a malevolent spirit, and the word itself sounds ominous. No tricky wordplay here—just a straightforward definition.

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