bugbear
Nagging source of dread
A bugbear is a source of persistent annoyance, fear, or difficulty: Grammar has always been my bugbear.
The word originally referred to a goblin or imaginary creature used to frighten children, and retains that sense of something dreaded, though often disproportionately so.
In fantasy games, a bugbear is a large goblin-like monster.
Troublesome fairy creature
- goblinMalicious folklore creature
- boggartTroublesome household spirit
- boggleHesitate from amazement
- bogleGoblin or phantom
specter · phantom · apparition · monster · beast · cryptid · creature · fable
Intense anticipatory fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- phobiaPersistent irrational dread
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
trepidation · worry · hang-up · obsession · fixation · paranoia · alarm · unease
Source of vexation
- gripeVoice minor displeasure
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- aggravationState of being vexed
vexation · frustration · complaint · grievance · irritation · exasperation · headache · thorn
hobgoblin
Troublesome fairy creature
bogle · specter · phantom · apparition · monster · beast · cryptid · creature · fable · legend
dread
Intense anticipatory fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- phobiaPersistent irrational dread
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
apprehension · trepidation · worry · hang-up · obsession · fixation · paranoia · alarm · unease · foreboding
irritant
Source of vexation
aggravation · vexation · frustration · complaint · grievance · irritation · exasperation · headache · thorn · obstacle
boogeyman
Frightening figure for children
- monsterFrightening imaginary creature
- closetBuilt-in storage chamber
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
scary · darkness · shadows · imaginary · frightful · whispering · creaking · lurking · fearful · spooky
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
- fantasy raceself, elves, dwarf, dwarves, orc
- fantasy monstersdragon, vampire, werewolf, zombie, skeleton
- bogeymencloset monster, monster under bed, Krampus, Baba Yaga, La Llorona
- goblinsgoblin, hobgoblin, redcap, goblin king, kobold
- Troublesproblem, trouble, issue, setback, snag
bugbearsolution
Answer or liquid mixture
remedy · fix · resolution · boon · blessing
bugbearcomfort
Ease or soothing relief
reassurance · security · safe haven · solace · sanctuary