HyperDic: bugbear

English > 2 senses of the word bugbear:
NOUNperson bugbear, bogeyman, bugaboo, boogeyman, boogeran imaginary monster used to frighten children
cognitionbugbear, hobgoblinan object of dread or apprehension
English > bugbear: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn imaginary monster used to frighten children.
Synonymsbogeyman, bugaboo, boogeyman, booger
BroadermonsterAn imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
Spanishbogeyman, coco, cuco, el Coco
Catalanen Banyeta, home del sac
English > bugbear: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningAn object of dread or apprehension.
Example"Germany was always a bugbear for France"
Synonymhobgoblin
BroaderobjectThe focus of cognitions or feelings

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