Meaning & use
spectre
A ghost, or something unpleasant and feared that seems to constantly threaten a person or situation.
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An old spectre was said to wander the halls of the abandoned manor.
The spectre of unemployment loomed over the town after the factory closed.
A note on using this word
Spectre is the standard British spelling; American English typically uses specter.
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