Specter meaning

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A ghostly apparition; a phantom.
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A ghost; apparition.
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Specter refers a ghost, or something that is widely feared or is a source of terror or dread.

A spirit that haunts an old haunted house is an example of a specter.

A constant fear of terrorism that hangs over everyone's heads is an example of a specter.

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A haunting or disturbing image or prospect.

The terrible specter of nuclear war.

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Any object of fear or dread.
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A ghostly apparition.
  • A specter haunted the cemetery at the old Vasquez manor..
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Origin of specter

  • French spectre from Latin spectrum appearance, apparition spectrum

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French spectre, from Latin spectrum (“appearance, apparition").

    From Wiktionary

Specter Sentence Examples

  • Andre's specter appeared to her right, keeping pace silently with her.

  • She didn't seem surprised to find others in the living room and took a seat next to Effie, looking less a nighttime specter than an exhausted victim.

  • He peeked out and was startled by a white-clad specter on the stairs.

  • The specter shook its head and rose, moving away without disturbing the flora on the jungle floor.

  • He hadn't seen the face of his specter, and this woman's hair was dark, not blonde, but nevertheless, there was a chilling feeling of similarity between his vision and this woman standing before him.

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