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incubus

The word “incubus” has 3 syllables: in-cu-bus

It's pronounced as /ˈɪŋ.kjə.bəs/

What is synonym and antonym for incubus?

In the thesaurus, “incubus” has 42 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for incubus along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for incubus

Antonyms for incubus

  • angel
  • god

Meanings of incubus

  • noun
    1. An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
    2. A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
    3. (by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
    4. One of various of parasitic insects, especially subfamily Aphidiinae.

Example Sentences

  • The old legend described an incubus that visited people in their dreams.
  • The fantasy novel featured an incubus as one of its mysterious characters.
  • The painting portrayed an incubus in a dark and symbolic setting.
  • Folklore from different regions includes stories about the incubus.
  • The writer used the incubus as a metaphor for fear and anxiety.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incubus, such as: abomination, anathema, angel, apparition, bane, banshee, black beast.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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