Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nightmare-vision

noun
/ˈnaɪt.mɛr ˈvɪʒ.ən/
Definition
A haunting or disturbing mental image or experience that is reminiscent of a nightmare.
Examples
  • After watching the horror movie, she had a nightmare-vision of the monster lurking in her bedroom.
  • The artist’s painting captured an eerie nightmare-vision of a desolate landscape.
  • Throughout the night, he was plagued by nightmare-visions of his past mistakes.
Meaning
It refers to a vivid and often terrifying mental picture or scenario that causes fear or anxiety, similar to the emotions evoked by a nightmare during sleep.
Synonyms
  • bad dream
  • terrifying vision
  • disturbing image