Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hag-ridden

Adjective

/ˈhæɡˌrɪd.ən/

Definition

Tormented or troubled by fears or anxieties, often to a debilitating extent.

Examples

After weeks of sleepless nights, he felt completely hag-ridden by his worries about the upcoming presentation.
She was hag-ridden with insecurities that made it hard for her to enjoy life.

Meaning

The term ‘hag-ridden’ refers to a state of being plagued by overwhelming feelings of dread or nightmares, similar to the myth of a witch (hag) sitting on someone’s chest while they sleep.