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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Synonyms for Bogey
Torment
Torment noun - A source of persistent emotional distress.
Usage example: insomnia that was caused by a host of nighttime torments
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| new | new bogey | new torment |
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Torment and Bogey. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bogey/torment
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