BUGBEAR Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
bugbear.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word bugbear. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word bugbear. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BUGBEAR
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goblin | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings | ||||||||
pet peeve | nounn | |||||||
noun • an opportunity for complaint that is seldom missed | ||||||||
bogeyman | nounn | |||||||
noun • an imaginary monster used to frighten children | ||||||||
boogeyman | nounn | |||||||
noun • an imaginary monster used to frighten children | ||||||||
bugaboo | nounn | |||||||
noun • an imaginary monster used to frighten children • a source of concern | ||||||||
hobgoblin | nounn | |||||||
noun • (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings • an object of dread or apprehension |