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Definition

plural noun. frightening dreams that cause feelings of anxiety or fear, often waking the sleeper.

Example Sentence

If you watch a scary movie before bedtime you may have nightmares.

More Example Sentences

She told her friend about the nightmares she had after eating too much candy before bed.

Synonyms

bad dreams; terrors; phantoms

Antonyms

dreams; daydreams; fantasies

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Rhymes

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