Synonyms for bugaboo
ˈbʌg əˌbubuga·boo

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1. bogeyman, bugbear, bugaboo, boogeyman, boogernoun

   an imaginary monster used to frighten children

   Synonyms:
   bugbear, booger, boogeyman, bogeyman, hobgoblin

2. bugaboonoun

   a source of concern

   "the old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them"

   Synonyms:
   bugbear, booger, boogeyman, bogeyman

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1. • Concern
   • Monster

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1. bugaboonoun

   Synonyms:
   BUGBEAR

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1. bugaboonoun

   Synonyms:
   ogre, bugbear, bogy, fright, bullbeggar

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