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specter Definition

spec·ter (spektər)

noun

  1. a ghost; apparition
  2. any object of fear or dread

Etymology: Fr spectre < L spectrum, an appearance, apparition < spectare, to behold: see spectacle

specter Synonyms

specter

n.

apparition, phantom, spirit; see ghost 1, soul 1.

specter Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • warfare: To this nightmare, Stalin also added the specter of long-prepared partisan warfare.
  • weapon: It poses the specter of nuclear weapons in the hands of terrorist groups and rogue nations.

Converse of object

  • raise: The Russian president has once again raised the specter of a ' European war, maybe even a world war.
  • loom: Progress has meant the looming specter of the complete dehumanization of the individual and the catastrophe of ecological collapse.
  • invoke: Invoking the specter of dual loyalty to mute criticism and debate amounts to more than the everyday pollution of public discourse.
  • increase: Quot tramontin recallstime programs and increasing disturbing specter of proposals are requirements.

Adjective modifier

  • disturbing: Of the insurance business disturbing specter of on a regular basis leased hired rented.