Bugaboo and Grotesque

Bugaboo

Bugaboo noun - Something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason.
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Grotesque and bugaboo are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grotesque" instead a noun "Bugaboo".

Grotesque

Grotesque noun - A strange or horrible and often frightening creature.
Usage example: a gallery of grotesques from some sicko horror movie

Bugaboo and grotesque are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bugaboo" instead a noun "Grotesque".

Nearby Word: grotesquely

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