Bogey and Dread

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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Dread and bogey are semantically related. in bugbear topic. In some cases you can use "Dread" instead a noun "Bogey".

Dread

Dread noun - Something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason.
Usage example: speaking in public is a perennial dread for many people

Bogey and dread are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bogey" instead a noun "Dread".

Nearby Words: dreadful, dreadfully, dreaded, dreading, dreader
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