Bogeyman and Dread

Bogeyman

Bogeyman noun - An imaginary monster used to frighten children.
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Dread and bogeyman are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dread" instead a noun "Bogeyman".

Dread

Dread noun - Something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason.
Usage example: speaking in public is a perennial dread for many people

Bogeyman and dread are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bogeyman" instead a noun "Dread".

Nearby Words: dreadful, dreadfully, dreaded, dreading, dreader
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