specter

/'spektə/ Cách viết khác : (specter) /'spektə/
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specter

A child hides under the covers from a specter in the bedroom.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A ghostly or phantom-like appearance; a visible disembodied spirit: A "specter" is a ghostly figure or apparition, often perceived as a supernatural presence.
    • A haunting mental image or source of fear: A "specter" can also refer to a disturbing possibility, memory, or threat that constantly worries or frightens someone.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The old castle is said to be haunted by the specter of a weeping woman.
    • The specter of economic recession looms over the country.
    • He was haunted by the specters of his past failures.
Advanced Usage
  • "to raise a specter": to bring a frightening possibility or memory into consideration.
    • The new evidence raised the specter of a wider conspiracy.
  • "the specter of (something)": a common phrase used to describe a looming threat or fear.
    • The community lives under the specter of violence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spectre: The British English spelling of "specter".
  • Spectral (adj): Relating to or resembling a specter; ghostly.
    • A spectral figure appeared in the mist.
  • Specterless (adj): Without specters; not haunted (less common).
Synonyms
  • Ghost: The spirit of a dead person.
  • Apparition: A supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost.
  • Phantom: A figment of the imagination; an illusion or ghost.
  • Wraith: A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, often seen shortly before or after their death.
Related Phrases
  • Like a specter at the feast: Something that spoils an otherwise pleasant situation by introducing an unpleasant thought or memory (variant of "a ghost at the feast").
    • His critical comments were a specter at the feast of our celebration.
Idioms
  • To be haunted by the specter of (something): To be continually troubled by a fear or memory.
    • The company is haunted by the specter of its previous bankruptcy.
specter

A child hides under the covers from a specter in the bedroom.

Noun
  1. a ghostly appearing figure
    • we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us
  2. a mental representation of some haunting experience
    • he looked like he had seen a ghost
    • it aroused specters from his past

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