Boogeyman vs. Bogeyman: What's the Difference?

Boogeyman and Bogeyman Definitions
Boogeyman
A terrifying specter; a hobgoblin.
Bogeyman
Variant of boogeyman.
Boogeyman
An exaggerated or nonexistent threat used to intimidate others
“Welcome to the era of the ‘bot' as political boogeyman” (Washington Post).
Bogeyman
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
Boogeyman
Alternative form of bogeyman
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Bogeyman
(by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract.
Boogeyman
Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dangerous, or an imaginary monster, used to frighten children, etc.
Bogeyman
A goblin; a bugbear; a bogey{1}. This is the form used by parents to frighten children; as, if you don't eat your vegetables, the bogeyman will get you.
Boogeyman
An imaginary monster used to frighten children
Bogeyman
An imaginary monster used to frighten children
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