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incubus noun

  /ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/ , /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/
  • (medieval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
 incube
  • A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
 incube, cauchemar, terreurs nocturnes
  • (by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
 boulet, croix, fardeau, sangsue, tyran, vampire
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