boeman — meaning in English
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Senses
boeman is used for these senses in English:
- bogeyman A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
- bugbear A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. [from late 16th c.]
- bête noire Someone or something that is unbearable and so particularly avoided or disliked; the bane of someone's existence; an object of aversion; an anathema.
- ogre (mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
bogeyman — full definition
- noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
- noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.
bugbear — full definition
- noun A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
- noun Something that causes fear, annoyance or lasting resentment.
- noun An imaginary monster, usually pictured as a large goblin, used to frighten children.
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