nightmare
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noun \ˈnīt-ˌmer\Definition of NIGHTMARE
1
: an evil spirit formerly thought to oppress people during sleep
2
: a frightening dream that usually awakens the sleeper
3
: something (as an experience, situation, or object) having the monstrous character of a nightmare or producing a feeling of anxiety or terror
— nightmare adjective
— night·mar·ish \-ˌmer-ish\ adjective
— night·mar·ish·ly adverb
See Examples of NIGHTMARE
- Mommy, I had a really scary nightmare.
- The party was a complete nightmare.
Origin of NIGHTMARE
Middle English, from 1night + 1mare
First Known Use: 14th century
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Rhymes with NIGHTMARE
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night·mare
noun \ˈnīt-ˌma(ə)r, -ˌme(ə)r\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NIGHTMARE
: a frightening or distressing dream that usually awakens the sleeper
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