Definitions for spectre

spectre spec·tre

Spelling: [spek-ter]
IPA: /ˈspɛk tər/

Spectre is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 209 anagrams from letters in spectre (ceeprst).

Definitions for spectre

noun

  1. specter.
  2. a visible incorporeal spirit, especially one of a terrifying nature; ghost; phantom; apparition.
  3. some object or source of terror or dread:

Origin of spectre

1595-1605; Latin spectrum; see spectrum

Examples for spectre

A specter is haunting the world,” they chant, echoing the first sentence of the Communist Manifesto: “The spectre of capitalism.

A spectre is haunting the internet—the spectre of Open Sarcasm.

And behold the thought of Therese brought up the spectre of her husband.

Perhaps, to observe whether he had any spectre on his conscience.

Craig is signed on for just one more Bond flick after spectre.

Nonetheless, it would have been better if the Supreme Court had not raised this spectre by halting the process.

The frightfulness of his intention stood like a spectre before me.

The Shadow which lurks in every bridal lamp had become the spectre of the bedchamber.

He was afraid that Therese might bring the spectre of Camille with her.

Get rid of that, and you have driven away the spectre of hunger for ever.

Word Value for spectre
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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