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BUGBEAR

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

An object of dread or apprehension

Example:

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds

Synonyms:

bugbear; hobgoblin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("bugbear" is a kind of...):

object (the focus of cognitions or feelings)

Sense 2

Meaning:

An imaginary monster used to frighten children

Synonyms:

bogeyman; booger; boogeyman; bugaboo; bugbear

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("bugbear" is a kind of...):

monster (an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts)

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