specter

• Substantivo que designa uma aparição fantasmagórica, um fantasma ou uma imagem assombrosa, usado com frequência de forma metafórica para descrever uma ameaça iminente ou um medo que paira sobre algo.

A noun referring to a ghostly apparition, phantom, or haunting image, often used metaphorically to describe a looming threat or fear.

1. Ghost or apparitionB2formal

   A visible spirit or ghost, especially one that is frightening or haunting.

   Espectro

   • The old castle is said to be haunted by a specter.
   • He claimed to have seen a specter in the hallway.
   • The specter vanished as quickly as it appeared.

   Sinônimosapparitionghostphantasmphantomshadespiritspookwraith

2. Threatening presenceC1formal

   A source of fear, anxiety, or dread; a looming threat.

   Presença ameaçadora

   • The specter of war hung over the region.
   • Unemployment is a specter that haunts many workers.
   • The specter of failure prevented him from taking risks.

   Sinônimosbogeybugbeardreadmenacenightmarephantomshadowthreat