feeling so terrified that every shadow became a specter
Recent Examples on the WebThe specter of a train going up to 200 miles an hour in the solitude of the desert raises many unanswered questions, said San Bernardino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey.—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024 The potential consequences of these charges are severe, with the specter of imprisonment looming large for the senator if convicted.—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 13 May 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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