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Synonyms & Similar Words
ghost
phantom
apparition
spirit
spook
wraith
specter
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illusion
delusion
hallucination
vision
shadow
creature
entity
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presence
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incarnation
materialization
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horror
terror
fear
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anxiety
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apprehension
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uncertainty
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misapprehension
Meaning of Specter
a ghostly apparition or a phantom
Definitions
- A ghostly apparition or specter, especially one that is seen as a warning or omen
- * A person or thing that haunts or frightens someone
- * A vague or shadowy idea or notion
Etymology of Specter
The word "specter" originates from the Latin word "spectrum", meaning "appearance" or "apparition", which is derived from "specere", meaning "to look" or "to see"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a ghostly apparition or a phantom
Example Uses
- The old mansion was said to be haunted by the specter of its former owner
- * The specter of poverty haunted the family for years
- * The specter of climate change is a major concern for many people
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reality
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