单词	incubus
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 incubus noun as in demon Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance demon banshee wraith phantom imp ghoul bogeyman poltergeist specter phantasm daemon ghost spectre apparition devil bogyman spirit terror horrible fiend monster fantasm spook ogre fright enemy plague bugbear curse bugaboo hobgoblin bane dread horror bogy bête noire monstrosity scourge shade torment abomination black beast bogey bogie anathema
随便看	Goethe goethean goetheaner goetheanest goetheanner goetheannest goethes goethianer goethianest goethianner goethiannest goethite goethites goetic Goetta goety goeyduc gofer gofers goff goffer goffered gofferer goffering gofferings

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