specter

noun
UK: /ˈspektər/
US: /ˈspektər/

  1. A ghost or spirit of a dead person.

    1. I saw a specter in my dreams last night I was so scared [ ] [ ]
    2. The specter of his late wife haunted the old house, lingering in every darkened room. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that haunts or disturbs the mind; a source of terror or dread.

    1. The specter of war looms over the country again after so many years. [ ] [ ]
    2. The specter of unemployment continues to threaten many families in the region after the factory closure. [ ] [ ]

  3. An object or source of terror or dread that lingers in the background.

    1. The specter of poverty hangs over her even after finding new job [ ] [ ]
    2. Even with the new laws, the specter of corruption still haunts the government and its institutions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

horror ghost phantom apparition wraith shadow spirit threat menace

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "specter" in English means: A ghost or spirit of a dead person., Something that haunts or disturbs the mind; a source of terror or dread., An object or source of terror or dread that lingers in the background..

The phonetic transcription of "specter" is /ˈspektər/ in British English and /ˈspektər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "specter": horror, ghost, phantom, apparition, wraith, shadow, spirit, threat, menace.

Example usage of "specter": "I saw a specter in my dreams last night I was so scared". More examples on the page.