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nightmare Definition and Meaning in English (nightmare definition)

noun
Synonyms:bad dreamterrorordeal
Quick Answer • Definition

Nightmare definition: A terrifying dream in which the sleeper experiences feelings of horror, fear, or distress.

Definitions of Nightmare

  1. 1noun

    A terrifying dream in which the sleeper experiences feelings of horror, fear, or distress.

  2. 2noun

    A very unpleasant or frightening experience or situation.

Example Sentences

“I woke up in a cold sweat after having a terrible nightmare.”

“Dealing with the paperwork was an absolute nightmare.”

“The traffic jam turned my morning commute into a nightmare.”

Synonyms

bad dreamterrorordeal

Antonyms

pleasant dreamdelightjoy

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adjectivenightmarish

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

living nightmareexpression

A situation that is continuously and extremely unpleasant.

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Nightmare definition: A terrifying dream in which the sleeper experiences feelings of horror, fear, or distress.
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