grim spectre

Frequency: 6.87.1 per million words

Used to describe a very serious, worrying, or unpleasant spectre.

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Examples (10)

  • The grim spectre of terrorism cast its shadow.
  • The country faced the grim spectre of economic collapse.
  • For many, the grim spectre of unemployment is a constant worry.
  • The doctor warned of the grim spectre of a new pandemic.
  • Even after the war, the grim spectre of famine lingered.
  • He couldn't escape the grim spectre of his past mistakes.
  • The report painted a grim spectre of environmental degradation.
  • With rising sea levels, the grim spectre of displacement threatens coastal communities.
  • The artist's work often explored the grim spectre of human mortality.
  • Despite their efforts, the grim spectre of failure hung over the project.