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specter

/ˈspektər/ noun · British & US
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What does specter mean?

noun

A ghostly or supernatural being; a person or thing that inspires fear or dread. A person or thing that is a reminder of a past event or situation.

Example

"The specter of war hung over the negotiations."

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