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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Scourge
Scourge noun - A long thin or flexible tool for striking.
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| new | new bogey | new scourge |
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Scourge and Bogey. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bogey/scourge
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