Apprehension
Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Bugaboo and apprehension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bugaboo" instead a noun "Apprehension".
Bugaboo
Bugaboo noun - Something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason.
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Synonyms for Bugaboo
Apprehension and bugaboo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Bugaboo".
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Bugaboo and Apprehension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/bugaboo
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Bugaboo or Apprehension. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/bugaboo.
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