night fear
"Night fear" often relates to anxiety or dread experienced in the darkness or during nighttime, sometimes linked to nightmares or sleep disorders.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A feeling of intense anxiety or dread experienced during the night.
Example
- She couldn't sleep because of her night fear.
C1Psychology
(technical)A psychological condition marked by panic or terror occurring specifically at night, often associated with nightmares or sleep disorders.
Example
- His night fear was so severe that he sought professional help.
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