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Night Terror

Definition: Night terror refers to a sleep disorder characterized by sudden episodes of extreme fear, intense anxiety, and uncontrollable screaming or thrashing during sleep.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: night terror, night terrors

Possible Senses:

1. A sleep disorder in which individuals experience recurrent episodes of intense fear and panic during sleep, often accompanied by physical reactions.

Possible Usages:

Popular

Noun: Night terrors can be extremely distressing for both the individual experiencing them and their sleep partners.

Noun: Children suffering from night terrors might have difficulty sleeping through the night.

Local

Noun: Night terrors are prevalent among people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Sample Sentences:

1. During a night terror, he thrashed violently in bed, screaming at the top of his lungs.
2. Parents should remain calm when their child experiences a night terror to avoid further distress.
3. Her night terrors became less frequent after she started practicing relaxation techniques before bed.

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