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incubus
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incubus
noun
/ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/
incubator
inculcate
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example Sentences
Debt became an
incubus
that weighed heavily on the family.
Synonyms
burden, oppression, nightmare, torment, affliction
Antonyms
relief, comfort, blessing
Collocations
financial incubus, social incubus, incubus of debt, oppressive incubus
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