Summary


English

Detailed Synonyms for bugbear in English

bugbear:

bugbear [the ~] nom

  1. the bugbear
    the bogeyman; the bugbear
  2. the bugbear
    – an object of dread or apprehension 1
    the hobgoblin; the bugbear
    – an object of dread or apprehension 1
    • hobgoblin [the ~] nom
      • A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds1
    • bugbear [the ~] nom
      • Germany was always a bugbear for France1
  3. the bugbear
    – an imaginary monster used to frighten children 1
    the bogeyman; the bugaboo; the bugbear; the boogeyman; the booger
    – an imaginary monster used to frighten children 1

bugbear

  1. bugbear

Related Words for "bugbear":

  • bugbears

Alternate Synonyms for "bugbear":


Related Definitions for "bugbear":

  1. an object of dread or apprehension1
    • Germany was always a bugbear for France1
  2. an imaginary monster used to frighten children1