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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Spook
Spook noun - The soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people.
Usage example: Halloween is the night when spooks and goblins are said to roam abroad
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