Apprehension
Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Bete noire and apprehension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bete noire" instead a noun "Apprehension".
Bete noire
Bete noire noun - A detested person.
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Synonyms for Bete noire
Apprehension and bete noire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun phrase "Bete noire".
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Bete noire and Apprehension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/bete_noire
Apprehension & Bete noire. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/bete_noire>.
Bete noire or Apprehension. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/bete_noire.
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