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What is another word for Bogeys?

Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊɡɪz] (IPA)

Bogeys, commonly used in golf, can also be referred to as many other words. Some synonyms for bogeys include: setback, blip, hiccup, stumbling block, obstacle, barrier, hindrance and difficulty. These words describe a similar situation where something is getting in the way of progress or success. While bogeys specifically refer to an additional stroke taken to complete a hole in golf, these words can be applied to other situations as well. Whether it is in sports, business or personal life, these synonyms for bogeys can help describe and address any obstacles that may arise.
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What are the hypernyms for Bogeys?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bogeys

Don't you ever play tricks, or have pillow fights, or secret suppers up in your room, or dress up as Bogeys to frighten the others?"
"Pixie O'Shaughnessy"
Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
There are journeys a Frenchman dare not take because, before he reached their end, he would be confronted by one of those Bogeys before which the stoutest French heart quails-"C'est inadmissible," "C'est convenu," "La patrie en danger."
"Since Cézanne"
Clive Bell
Don't think ghosts and Bogeys, I always say to children, or you'll surely see them.
"A Prisoner in Fairyland"
Algernon Blackwood

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