Bogey and Torment

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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Torment and bogey are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torment" instead a noun "Bogey".

Torment

Torment noun - A source of persistent emotional distress.
Usage example: insomnia that was caused by a host of nighttime torments

Bogey and torment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bogey" instead a noun "Torment".

Nearby Words: tormented, tormenting, tormentor

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