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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Terror
Terror noun - A source of persistent emotional distress.
Usage example: after the death of her father, fear of developing cancer became one of the terrors of her life
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| new | new bogey | new terror |
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