dibbuk

• Sustantivo del folclore judío que designa un espíritu maligno o demonio que posee a una persona viva y controla sus acciones.

A noun from Jewish folklore referring to a malicious spirit or demon that possesses a living person and controls their actions.

1. Possessing spiritC2formal

   In Jewish folklore, a malevolent spirit or demon that takes possession of a living person, controlling their actions and speech.

   Espíritu posesor

   • The exorcism was performed to drive out the dibbuk from the young woman.
   • According to legend, a dibbuk can only be expelled by a righteous rabbi.
   • The play 'The Dybbuk' is a famous story about a dibbuk possession.