Synonyms of bogeyman
7 similar words
Another word for bogeyman is bugbear. Other synonyms of bogeyman are bogeywoman.
Synonyms and similar words for bogeyman
nounA menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
- bogey
- bug-a-boo
- bugaboo
- bugbearA generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
- bogeypersonA bogeyman of any gender.
- bogeywomanA female bogeyman.
nounAny make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract, or a real threat greatly...
- chimeraSynonym of bogeyman: any terrifying thing, especially as an unreal, imagined threat.
Meaning of bogeyman
- noun A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
- noun Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract, or a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes; often taking the form of a notorious historical personage suggested to return as a revenant to punish for wrongdoing.
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Questions about synonyms of bogeyman
- What is another word for bogeyman?
- Bogeyman has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bugbear and bogeywoman.
- What does bogeyman mean?
- Bogeyman means a menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
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