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   spectre

   /ˈspɛktə/

   noun

   • 1. a ghost: "a dread of spectres and witches affected every aspect of daily life" Similar ghostphantomapparitionspiritwraithshadowpresenceillusionbodachdoppelgängerduppyinformal:spookliterary:phantasmshaderevenantwightrare:eidolonmanes
   • ▪ something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence: "the spectre of nuclear holocaust" Similar threatmenaceshadowcloudvisionprospectdangerperilfeardread

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French spectre or Latin spectrum (see spectrum).

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   What does Spectre mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SPECTRE definition: 1. the idea of something unpleasant that might happen in the future: 2. a ghost 3. UK spelling of…. Learn more.

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   What is a spectre of something unpleasant?

   • If you refer to the spectre of something unpleasant, you are referring to something that you are frightened might occur. Failure to arrive at a consensus over the issue raised the spectre of legal action. Like many others, Handford was relieved to see the spectre of 15% interest rates evaporate by the end of the day. A spectre is a ghost.

   SPECTRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Is a spectre a ghost?

   • Failure to arrive at a consensus over the issue raised the spectre of legal action. Like many others, Handford was relieved to see the spectre of 15% interest rates evaporate by the end of the day. A spectre is a ghost. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is the purpose of the Spectre?

   • (US Version): The spectre was a specialized excavating machine operated by a certain scientist for the purpose of locating the ancient Golden Garden hidden in Misthallery. (UK Version): The spectre was a specialized mining machine operated by a certain villain for the purpose of locating the ancient Golden Garden hidden in Misthallery.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPECTRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Spectre is a noun that means the idea of something unpleasant that might happen in the future, or a ghost. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms and translations.

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     SPECTRE meaning: 1. the idea of something unpleasant that...

   • Znaczenie Spectre, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     spectre definicja: 1. the idea of something unpleasant that...

   • Spectre: Thai Translation

     spectre translate: วิญญาณ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SPECTRE translate: 幽灵;鬼魂. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   A specter is a visible disembodied spirit or something that haunts or perturbs the mind. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of specter from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spectreSpectre - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The word spectre (or specter) has to do with being haunted — it can be something that literally haunts you, like the ghost of your Aunt Sally who bangs the windows every night. You can also say that a reminder of something painful is a spectre.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › spectreSPECTRE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Spectre is a noun that means a ghost, phantom, or apparition. It can also refer to a mental image of something unpleasant or menacing. See the origin, usage, and example sentences of spectre.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPECTRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of spectre, a word for a ghost or a mental image of something unpleasant or menacing. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin of spectre.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › spectreSpectre - definition of spectre by The Free Dictionary

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   Spectre is a British variant of specter, meaning a ghost or a mental image of something unpleasant. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of spectre in different languages and contexts.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › spectreSPECTRE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Spectre is a noun that means an unpleasant possibility or a ghost. Learn how to say it in different languages and see related words and phrases.