Bugbear and Minion

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Bugbear noun - Something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason.

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Minion is an antonym for bugbear.

Minion noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.

Usage example: most of the top appointments went to the new governor's personal minions and political cronies

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Bugbear is an antonym for minion.

recurring	recurring bugbear	recurring minion
favorite	favorite bugbear	favorite minion

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