1. plural of dybbuk; in Jewish folklore, malevolent spirits of the dead that possess the living
Usage: Jewish folklore; supernatural

Examples

• The rabbi was called to perform an exorcism to drive out the dybbukim.
• In the old stories, dybbukim would inhabit people who had committed sins.
• The theater production featured dybbukim as central characters in the supernatural drama.
• According to folklore, dybbukim are restless souls seeking to complete unfinished business.
• The scholar studied ancient texts describing encounters with dybbukim.
• Traditional ceremonies were performed to protect the community from dybbukim.