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incubus
/ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/
noun
An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
Similar: nightmare
(by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
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