Bugbear and Repugnant

Bugbear

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

Repugnant

Repugnant adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Bugbear and repugnant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bugbear" instead a noun "Repugnant".

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Repugnant and Bugbear. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bugbear/repugnant
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