feeling so terrified that every shadow became a specter
Recent Examples on the WebNow, a series of hot inflation, retail sales, and labor market reports—along with brewing conflict in the Middle East that raises the specter of an oil price spike—have made Powell and his fellow Fed officials rapidly change their tone.—Will Daniel, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024 Though the specter of what could have been hovers over the game, the Huskies are formidable in their quest for a record-extending 12th national championship with their own star guard.—Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for specter
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Word History
Etymology
French spectre, from Latin spectrum appearance, specter, from specere to look, look at — more at spy
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