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.