Boogeyman

n.

1.

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.

Noun

1.

boogeyman - an imaginary monster used to frighten children Synonyms: bogeyman, booger, bugaboo, bugbear

bogeyman, booger, bugaboo, bugbear, monster