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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

fear that instills alarm or fear; a bugbear;

e.g. Filing taxes are such a bugaboo!

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Similar Words

Bete

Bogey

Bogeyman

Bogie

Bugbear

Dread

Frankenstein

Hobgoblin

Ogre

Ogress

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Related Words

Abhorrence

Abomination

Affliction

Anathema

Antipathy

Apparition

Aversion

Bane

Banshee

Bete

Bogeyman

Curse

Daemon

Demon

Detestation

Devil

Enemy

Execration

Fantasm

Fiend

Fright

Ghost

Ghoul

Grotesque

Hang-up

Hate

Horrible

Horror

Imp

Incubus

Monster

Monstrosity

Ogre

Phantasm

Phantom

Plague

Poltergeist

Scourge

Shade

Specter

Spirit

Spook

Terror

Torment

Wraith

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