Bogey
Bogey noun - Something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason.
Usage example: math and math tests have long been bogeys for many students
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Bugbear
Bugbear noun - Something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason.
Usage example: communism was once the nation's biggest bugbear
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