Tom is a bogeyman. If he lets himself be seen, all the children take flight.
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Bogeyman
/ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/
Synonyms for "bogeyman" (54 found)
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If you don't behave the bogeyman will come!
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There's a bogeyman under my bed!
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Bogyphobia is the irrational fear of the bogeyman.
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