Synonyms for nightmare
ˈnaɪtˌmɛərnight·mare

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1. nightmare, incubusnoun

   a situation resembling a terrifying dream

   Synonyms:
   incubus

2. nightmarenoun

   a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream

   Synonyms:
   incubus

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1. • Dream
   • Situation

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. nightmarenoun

   Synonyms:
   incubus, cacodemon, succubus

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1. List of paraphrases for "nightmare":

   cabos, dream, bane

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. nightmare

   Synonyms:
   Anxiety dream, dream anxiety attack

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1. Mohamed Fahmy:

   The trial date on February 12 represents our worst nightmare, to have to go through another circus of a retrial.

2. Scott Snyder:

   A dismantled regime in Pyongyang and a unified Korean peninsula allied with the US -- that's China's nightmare.

3. Donald Trump:

   I think I'll be her worst nightmare, but we'll find out.

4. Ali Wong:

   We were like,' Who's a dude that would be Marcus' worst nightmare for Sasha to start dating once he realizes he's been in love with her his entire life ? Like, an iconic Asian man. Keanu Reeves ','.

5. Isabela Medina:

   This might be a good way for people who haven't been able to get around the logistical nightmare of signing up to just show up and get it.