specter
specter
Definition
spec·ter (spek′tər)
noun
- a ghost; apparition
- any object of fear or dread
Etymology: Fr spectre < L spectrum, an appearance, apparition < spectare, to behold: see spectacle
specter
Synonyms
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.
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