boogiemen
/ˈbʊɡiˌmɛn/
noun
- Plural of boogieman; imaginary evil creatures used to frighten children.
- The children whispered stories about boogiemen lurking in the forest.
- Many cultures have their own versions of boogiemen to scare kids.
- The campfire tales were full of boogiemen and other monsters.
- Plural of boogieman; people or things that are widely feared or blamed.
- Politicians often create boogiemen out of rival groups to rally support.
- The company treated its competitors as boogiemen to justify its actions.
- In history, societies have used boogiemen to explain natural disasters.