Synonyms for

Incubus

Verb / ɪn / Another word for incubus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Incubus is a noun that refers to a male demon or evil spirit, often believed to visit people while they are sleeping and cause nightmares.

Synonyms & similar words

nightmare nightmare demon ghost specter phantom spirit bogeyman monster creature fiend devil wraith shade apparition ghoul ogre goblin hobgoblin imp

Example sentences

  1. I woke up scared because I had a nightmare about an incubus.
  2. The old stories say that an incubus visits people in their sleep.
  3. My friend believes she saw an incubus in her bedroom last night!
  4. The evil spirit known as an incubus can cause terrifying dreams.
  5. Im afraid to sleep because I dont want to encounter an incubus.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words