Bete Noire synonyms

bĕt nwär'

A person who competes; rival

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An imaginary hobgoblin or terror used to frighten children into good conduct

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A person or thing that can equal or surpass another in some way; person or thing that can bear comparison

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To trouble is to cause pain, distress or worry.

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One that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent.

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Abhorrence; disgust.

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By extension, something which is vehemently disliked by somebody.

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An intense or definite dislike; antipathy; repugnance

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Something detested.

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Something that is cursed or loathed.

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(Informal) Something very bad, ugly, disagreeable, etc.

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love (related)

A feeling of devotion or adoration toward God or a god.

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boggart

Alternative spelling of boggard.

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boogerman

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Curse is defined as to wish evil or injury on someone or to use swear words.

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Adversary is defined as anything related to a person, place, or thing where conflict is involved.

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A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle, as by relaxing while the other one contracts, thereby producing smooth, coordinated movement.

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bad-news

News of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events.

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To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of.

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bitter enemy

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An outstanding example, especially of something difficult or bad:

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One who opposes or is hostile to an idea or cause:

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One who is opposed to an idea or cause:

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One that opposes another or others, as in a battle, contest, or debate:

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Something that causes persistent hardship, trouble, or annoyance:

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The definition of hate is a feeling of intense dislike or aversion.

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Find another word for bete noire. In this page you can discover 26 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for bete noire, like: competitor, bugbear, rival, trouble, abhorrence, abomination, anathema, aversion, detestation, execration and horror.