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Definition spectre in British English

spectre noun

[countable] noun
/ˈspektə(r)/
1

the possibility of something unpleasant that might happen in the future

Example

The latest economic forecast again raises the spectre of increased inflation.

Synonyms and related words
sign signal indication
2

a ghost

Synonyms and related words
being daemon devil
Definition spectre in British English