Spectre
noun
A ghost or something strange and frightening.
A spectral figure appeared in the hall
Often appears as...
- spectral figure
- a spectre of horror
noun
A mental image of something unpleasant or frightening that could happen in the future.
The spectre of nuclear war loomed over the world
Often appears as...
- spectre of war
- spectre of disaster
noun
An image or representation of someone or something.
The painting was a disturbing spectre of his deceased wife
Often appears as...
- spectre of his past
- spectre in painting
noun
A ghost or something strange and frightening.
A spectral figure appeared in the hall
Often appears as...
- spectral figure
- a spectre of horror
noun
A mental image of something unpleasant or frightening that could happen in the future.
The spectre of nuclear war loomed over the world
Often appears as...
- spectre of war
- spectre of disaster
noun
An image or representation of someone or something.
The painting was a disturbing spectre of his deceased wife
Often appears as...
- spectre of his past
- spectre in painting
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mysterious Presence
Use 'spectre' to describe an eerie, mysterious presence that may cause fear or discomfort.
The spectre lurking in the shadows made her shiver.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Device
'Spectre' is often used in literature to create an unsettling atmosphere or to symbolize hidden fears.
The novel's hero was haunted by the spectre of his former enemy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
While 'spectre' can mean a ghost, it doesn't always refer to an actual spirit. It may just symbolize something spooky.
Everyone avoided the house, fearing the spectre said to haunt it.
Pro Tip 1/3Mysterious Presence
Use 'spectre' to describe an eerie, mysterious presence that may cause fear or discomfort.
The spectre lurking in the shadows made her shiver.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Device
'Spectre' is often used in literature to create an unsettling atmosphere or to symbolize hidden fears.
The novel's hero was haunted by the spectre of his former enemy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
While 'spectre' can mean a ghost, it doesn't always refer to an actual spirit. It may just symbolize something spooky.
Everyone avoided the house, fearing the spectre said to haunt it.
Pro Tip 1/3Mysterious Presence
Use 'spectre' to describe an eerie, mysterious presence that may cause fear or discomfort.
The spectre lurking in the shadows made her shiver.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Device
'Spectre' is often used in literature to create an unsettling atmosphere or to symbolize hidden fears.
The novel's hero was haunted by the spectre of his former enemy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
While 'spectre' can mean a ghost, it doesn't always refer to an actual spirit. It may just symbolize something spooky.
Everyone avoided the house, fearing the spectre said to haunt it.
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How free is our freedom...
Risen lived under the specter of going to federal prison. That is, until just days before the trial, when a curious thing happened. Suddenly, after years of claiming it was vital to their case, the government dropped their demands to Risen altogether. It turns out, in the age of electronic surveillance,
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Lucy in the Sky with...
space in armageddon bruce willis leads a ragtag crew to nuke an oncoming asteroid which by the way is something that only works in the movies and in deep impact president morgan freeman gives a rousing speech after spoiler alert a comet wipes out the eastern united states the specter of an
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Online learning could...
And hopefully, the specter of these changes will force colleges and universities to double down on what they can uniquely provide. Maybe that's getting students to dive into research, or providing valuable one-on-one time with professors, fostering discussions and mentorship.
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3 questions we should...
Generations didn't have to grow up with the specter of nuclear war hanging over their heads. And there other reasons people don't like to think about nuclear weapons. It's scary, overwhelming. I get it. Sometimes I wish I could have chosen a cheerier field to study.
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Why Brexit happened --...
The specter of Brexit is in all of our societies. So the question I think we need to ask is my second question, which is how should we collectively respond? For all of us who care about creating liberal, open, tolerant societies,
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Depression, the secret...
it wouldn't be love as we know it. There's no such thing as love without the anticipation of loss, and that specter of despair can be the engine of intimacy. There are three things people tend to depression, grief and sadness.
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How can education foster...
our progress are all necessary for success we can do the same for African education we must do the same for African education because the specter of a billion poorly educated unemployed or underemployed Africans would raise
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Annie Murphy Paul: What...
As weeks of deprivation stretched into months, some resorted to eating tulip bulbs. By the beginning of May, the nation's carefully rationed food reserve was completely exhausted. The specter of mass starvation loomed.
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Why should you read Toni...
and her two sons ran away from fear of the specter. Sethe’s daughter Denver remains in the house, but the pair live a half-life. Shunned by the wider community, the two have only each other and the ghost for company.
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A vision for the future...
real imagination is to bring peace in at this moment we should be really focused on finding a political solution to end this specter that is haunting our lives so the the us and the Taliban reached
Video examples
How free is our freedom...
Risen lived under the specter of going to federal prison. That is, until just days before the trial, when a curious thing happened. Suddenly, after years of claiming it was vital to their case, the government dropped their demands to Risen altogether. It turns out, in the age of electronic surveillance,
Video examples
Lucy in the Sky with...
space in armageddon bruce willis leads a ragtag crew to nuke an oncoming asteroid which by the way is something that only works in the movies and in deep impact president morgan freeman gives a rousing speech after spoiler alert a comet wipes out the eastern united states the specter of an
Video examples
Online learning could...
And hopefully, the specter of these changes will force colleges and universities to double down on what they can uniquely provide. Maybe that's getting students to dive into research, or providing valuable one-on-one time with professors, fostering discussions and mentorship.
Video examples
3 questions we should...
Generations didn't have to grow up with the specter of nuclear war hanging over their heads. And there other reasons people don't like to think about nuclear weapons. It's scary, overwhelming. I get it. Sometimes I wish I could have chosen a cheerier field to study.
Video examples
Why Brexit happened --...
The specter of Brexit is in all of our societies. So the question I think we need to ask is my second question, which is how should we collectively respond? For all of us who care about creating liberal, open, tolerant societies,
Video examples
Depression, the secret...
it wouldn't be love as we know it. There's no such thing as love without the anticipation of loss, and that specter of despair can be the engine of intimacy. There are three things people tend to depression, grief and sadness.
Video examples
How can education foster...
our progress are all necessary for success we can do the same for African education we must do the same for African education because the specter of a billion poorly educated unemployed or underemployed Africans would raise
Video examples
Annie Murphy Paul: What...
As weeks of deprivation stretched into months, some resorted to eating tulip bulbs. By the beginning of May, the nation's carefully rationed food reserve was completely exhausted. The specter of mass starvation loomed.
Video examples
Why should you read Toni...
and her two sons ran away from fear of the specter. Sethe’s daughter Denver remains in the house, but the pair live a half-life. Shunned by the wider community, the two have only each other and the ghost for company.
Video examples
A vision for the future...
real imagination is to bring peace in at this moment we should be really focused on finding a political solution to end this specter that is haunting our lives so the the us and the Taliban reached
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Quote examples
Lee Hye-ri
I'm trying to differentiate Geurin from Deokseon. At first glance, the two may seem similar because both are outgoing. But as a person who knows Deokseon pretty well, I am confident that I can eliminate her specter in Geurin's character.
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Andrew Solomon
Writer
I'm attached to my children with whatever flaws they have, and if some glorious angel broke through the living room ceiling and offered to exchange them for other, better children, I'd cling to my kids and pray away this specter.
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Glenn Hubbard
American Economist
The Obama administration's large and sustained increases in debt raise the specter of another financial crisis and large future tax increases, further chilling business investment and job creation.
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Barry Eichengreen
American Economist
Across the continent, political divisions are deepening. For all of these reasons, the specter of a euro zone collapse has not been dispatched.
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Will Durst
American Writer
There is humor in the specter of the worst disaster in our nation's history. All I have to do is sweep away the debris of shock to find it.
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Vivienne Westwood
English Designer
I don't think punk fashion is a specter or overemphasized - it made a big impression, as there had never been anything like it before.
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Mary Shelley
English Author
What terrified me will terrify others; and I need only describe the spectre which had haunted my midnight pillow.
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A. J. P. Taylor
British Historian
The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.
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Karl Marx
German Philosopher
A specter is haunting Europe - the specter of communism.
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Novalis
German Poet
Where no gods are, spectres rule.
Quote examples
Lee Hye-ri
I'm trying to differentiate Geurin from Deokseon. At first glance, the two may seem similar because both are outgoing. But as a person who knows Deokseon pretty well, I am confident that I can eliminate her specter in Geurin's character.
Quote examples
Andrew Solomon
Writer
I'm attached to my children with whatever flaws they have, and if some glorious angel broke through the living room ceiling and offered to exchange them for other, better children, I'd cling to my kids and pray away this specter.
Quote examples
Glenn Hubbard
American Economist
The Obama administration's large and sustained increases in debt raise the specter of another financial crisis and large future tax increases, further chilling business investment and job creation.
Quote examples
Barry Eichengreen
American Economist
Across the continent, political divisions are deepening. For all of these reasons, the specter of a euro zone collapse has not been dispatched.
Quote examples
Will Durst
American Writer
There is humor in the specter of the worst disaster in our nation's history. All I have to do is sweep away the debris of shock to find it.
Quote examples
Vivienne Westwood
English Designer
I don't think punk fashion is a specter or overemphasized - it made a big impression, as there had never been anything like it before.
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Mary Shelley
English Author
What terrified me will terrify others; and I need only describe the spectre which had haunted my midnight pillow.
Quote examples
A. J. P. Taylor
British Historian
The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.
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Karl Marx
German Philosopher
A specter is haunting Europe - the specter of communism.
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Novalis
German Poet
Where no gods are, spectres rule.
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