单词	incubi
释义	incubus noun in·​cu·​bus ˈiŋ-kyə-bəs  ˈin- plural incubi ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbī  -ˌbē  ˈin- also incubuses 1 : an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep especially : one that has sexual intercourse with women while they are sleeping compare succubus 2 : nightmare sense 2 3 : one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web As Tommy’s experiences in the tunnels of France mark a continued incubus for his character, with visions of being pulled into the mud, the sounding of the bell coincides with his own inner peace. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 13 June 2022 An incubus is the male variety (and also that band). Angie Jones, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2022 Word History Etymology Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin incubare First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition incubus noun in·​cu·​bus ˈiŋ-kyə-bəs, ˈin-  plural incubi -ˌbī  -ˌbē  also incubuses 1 : an evil spirit at one time thought to lie on persons in their sleep especially : one thought to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women compare succubus 2 : nightmare incubi noun variants also incubuses plural of incubus as in demons Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance demons banshees wraiths ghouls imps spirits bogeymen phantoms poltergeists specters phantasms daemons apparitions spectres devils terrors ghosts bogymen fiends monsters spooks shades ogres hobgoblins monstrosities fantasms horrors horribles frights enemies bugaboos plagues dreads bugbears banes abominations bogies bogeys black beasts curses torments scourges bêtes noires anathemas
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