Meaning & use

spectre

noun·Advanced

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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