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Bugaboo

Alt. of Bugbear

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Concern 76% connected

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

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Headache 76% connected

Pain in the head; cephalalgia.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Monster 76% connected

Something of unnatural size, shape, or quality; a prodigy; an enormity; a marvel.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vexation 76% connected

The act of vexing, or the state of being vexed; agitation; disquiet; trouble; irritation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Worry 76% connected

To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth.

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Bugbear 92% connected

Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dan…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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