страши́лище — meaning in English

English meaning

• bogeyman noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
• fright noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
• monster noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.

Senses

страши́лище is used for these senses in English:

• bogeyman A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
• fright Someone strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.
• monster A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or mythical kind.
• monster A bizarre or whimsical creature.

bogeyman — full definition

1. noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
2. noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.

fright — full definition

1. noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
2. noun Informal: someone or something that looks alarming or ridiculous.
3. verb To frighten; to cause fear in someone.

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