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Bogeyman
Meaning
Noun
●
A
menacing
, ghost-like
monster
in children's stories.
●
Any
make-believe
threat
, especially one used to
intimidate
or distract.
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Origin
bogeyman
English
-man
English
bogy
English
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Chimera
Boogieman
Boogeyman
Boogyman
Bogyman
Demon
Related
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Stooge
Figurehead
Menace
Conspiracy
Demagogue
Villain
Bugaboo
Whipping Boy
Talking Point
Rallying Cry
Shadow Government
Trojan Horse
Useful Idiot
Conspiracy Theory
Wedge Issue
Cause Celebre
Fifth Column
Scare Story
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