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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 .

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   What is the purpose of the Spectre?

   • (US Version): The specter 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 specialised mining machine operated by a certain villain for the purpose of locating the ancient Golden Garden hidden in Misthallery.

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   What is the spectre of popular culture?

   • • The cultural move from an autonomous and independent sculpture back to the public sphere inevitably raises the spectre of popular culture. • The spectre is reputed to be that of Frances Culpepper, daughter of Lord John Freschville. spectre meaning, definition, what is spectre: a ghost: Learn more.

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   The meaning of SPECTER is a visible disembodied spirit : ghost. How to use specter in a sentence. a visible disembodied spirit : ghost; something that haunts or perturbs the mind : phantasm…

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   Spectre definition: a ghost; phantom; apparition. See examples of SPECTRE used in a sentence.

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   A spectre is a ghost or spirit. If you see a spectre of the previous owners in your new house, get out quick! A spectre can also be a thought that haunts you. 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 ...

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   3 days ago · spectre in British English. or US specter (ˈspɛktə ) noun. 1. a ghost; phantom; apparition. 2. a mental image of something unpleasant or menacing. the spectre of redundancy. Collins English Dictionary.

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