Nightmare
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Nightmare [nahyt-mair]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A very unpleasant or frightening experience or prospect.

  • A frightening or unpleasant dream.

Example

“Implementation of the scheme was a nightmare.”

“I usually have nightmares after watching horror movies.”

Synonyms

Ordeal, Torment, Trial, Hallucination, Curse, Bane, Dread, Phobia

Antonyms

Pleasant, Agreeable, Satisfying, Welcome, Gratifying, Entertaining, Balmy