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bogeyman [ˈbəʊgɪˌmæn] n pl -men
a person, real or imaginary, used as a threat, esp to children ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But this time, the group's got a new bogeyman -- Mexicans and other Hispanic immigrants. Since 9/11, she said, Muslims have become the new bogeyman, child slayers, violent Jihadis. Accounting reform might help more investors say, "I know what's happening with this company's pension and OPEB plans," instead of, "I think there's a bogeyman hiding in this company's closet, but I don't know for sure. |
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bogeyman - an imaginary monster used to frighten children