definition of the word nightmare

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nightmare (plural nightmares)

1. A very bad or frightening dream.

   I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe.

2. (figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure.

   Cleaning up after identity theft can be a nightmare of phone calls and letters.

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