specter

[US]/ˈspɛktə/
[UK]/ˈspɛktər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a ghost or phantom; a haunting fear or dread; an omen or portent

Phrases & Collocations

ghostly specter

haunting specter

specter of death

malevolent specter

specter of fear

dark specter

specter of war

fading specter

specter of doubt

specter of poverty

Example Sentences

the specter of war looms over the region.

she felt the specter of doubt creeping in.

the specter of failure haunted him.

many believe the specter of poverty is a serious issue.

the specter of climate change affects us all.

he faced the specter of his past mistakes.

the specter of unemployment looms large in the economy.

they discussed the specter of political unrest.

the specter of illness can be overwhelming.

she often spoke of the specter of loneliness.

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