What is the Meaning of Bugbear?

Meaning for word Bugbear is 'an object of dread or apprehension'.

Bugbear meaning & Bugbear definition in MeaningPedia

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Bugbear

Meaning 1 : an object of dread or apprehension

Example : Germany was always a bugbear for France

Synonyms : hobgoblin

Meaning 2 : an imaginary monster used to frighten children

Synonyms : bogeyman, booger, boogeyman, bugaboo

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