How to pronounce“bugbear”in English
verbIPA/ˈbʌɡ.bɛɚ/
Syllablesbug·bear
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noun
An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
“Stone ballast is now used throughout the main line, and has the additional advantage of eliminating the previous bugbear of dust.”
Synonyms:pet peeve
noun
A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
“What has this Bugbear Death to frighten Man, If Souls can die, as well as Bodies can?”
verb
To alarm with idle phantoms.
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