Bugbear
Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dangerous, used to frighten children, etc.
Same as Bugaboo.
Causing needless fright.
To alarm with idle phantoms.
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Bugbear Translations
bugbear in German is Kinderschreck, Schreckgespenst
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