Bogeyman definition

Bogeyman

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WordNet

noun

(1) An imaginary monster used to frighten children

WiktionaryText

Noun

A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract.

The alleged link between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda turned out to be a bogeyman.

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