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nightmare

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nightmare has 2 senses
  1. nightmare, incubus - a situation resembling a terrifying dream
    --1 is a kind of situation
  2. nightmare - a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream
    --2 is a kind of
    dream, dreaming

Definitions from the Web

Noun

1. A disturbing or terrifying dream that leads to feelings of fear, anxiety, and unease.

Example sentence: I had a recurring nightmare about falling from a tall building.

2. A deeply distressing experience or situation.

Example sentence: Going through bankruptcy was a nightmare for him and his family.

Adjective

1. Something that is extremely unpleasant, difficult, or nightmarish.

Example sentence: Cleaning up after the flood was a nightmare task.

Verb

1. To experience a nightmare or have a frightening dream.

Example sentence: Last night, I nightmare-ed about being chased by a monster.

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