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Meaning of nightmare
A frightening or unpleasant dream, or a person or thing that causes great anxiety or fear.
Etymology of nightmare
The word "nightmare" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "night" referred to the time of day and "mare" referred to an evil spirit or goblin that was believed to torment people in their sleep, derived from the Old English word "mæran", meaning to crush or oppress, and the Old Norse word "mara", meaning to crush or torment.
Synonyms
bad dream
terror
fright
horror
fear
dread
anxiety
apprehension
alarm
consternation
dismay
distress
unease
discomfort
affright
scare
frightfulness
intimidation
trepidation
fearfulness
phobia
aversion
dislike
hatred
abhorrence
detestation
loathing
repugnance
repulsion
disgust
distaste
Definitions
- A frightening or unpleasant dream
- A person or thing that causes great anxiety or fear
- A very unpleasant or uncomfortable situation
Usage Examples
- The movie was a nightmare to watch, with its graphic violence and disturbing themes.
- She had a nightmare about falling from a great height and woke up in a cold sweat.
- The new policy has been a nightmare for small business owners, who are struggling to comply with the regulations.