Synonyms for

Specter

Verb / ˈspektɜ: / Another word for specter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a ghost or phantom; something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence

Synonyms & similar words

ghost fantasm spook apparition phantom wraith phantasma shade phantasm spectre apparition phantom ghost spirit shade wraith shadow haunt spook bogeyman bugaboo bugbear dread nightmare terror menace threat danger fear horror

Example sentences

  1. The specter of losing her job kept her up at night.
  2. The old abandoned house had a specter haunting it.
  3. The thought of getting lost in the woods was a specter in their minds.
  4. The specter of war loomed over the country.
  5. The idea of public speaking was a specter that scared her.

Quotes

  • The specter of something is far more terrifying than the thing itself. - Suzanne Collins
  • The specter of failure is a powerful motivator. - Charles Duhigg
  • The specter of poverty haunted my youth. - James Ellroy

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