nightmare

Meanings

• noun

  A very distressing or terrifying dream or experience.

  - "After the accident, he had nightmares for weeks."
  - "She woke up in a cold sweat, having had a nightmare."

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Pronunciation

1. /naɪt.mɛəɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

incubus , night hag , succubus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nightmare
scream , dream , seem , beam , extream

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Variants

List of all variants of nightmare that leads to same result
nightmare , nightmares , nightmarish , nightmarishly , worst nightmare

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Etymology

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From Middle English nigromor, from nigromore, nightmare, from nigromantia, from Latin niger 'black' + mania 'madness'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded nightmare lasted for six years.

2. In some cultures, nightmares are believed to be caused by evil spirits or demons.

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Related Concepts

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1. night terror: A type of sleep disturbance characterized by intense fear, panic, and sometimes physical symptoms, occurring during the first third of the night and causing the person to wake up.

2. nightmare anxiety disorder: A sleep disorder characterized by recurring distressing dreams that cause anxiety upon waking and fear of going to sleep.

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Culture

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In literature, nightmares are often used to convey fear, anxiety, or trauma. In art, they are depicted as dark, frightening images. In music, they are represented through eerie sounds and lyrics.

How to Memorize "nightmare"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark, scary scene in your mind. Imagine the details of the nightmare, such as the setting, the characters, and the emotions you feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nightmare' with something that causes you fear or anxiety. For example, you could associate it with a scary movie or a traumatic experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'nightmare' with the word 'frightmare'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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