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Meaning of night terror | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A sleeping disorder, where sleep is interrupted by anxiety, panic or screaming.
  2. An interruption of sleep caused by anxiety, panic or screaming.

Equivalents

Deutsch Nachtangst Pavor Nocturnus
Suomi unikauhuhäiriö
Français terreur nocturne
Italiano pavor nocturnus terrore notturno
日本語 夜驚症
한국어 야경증
Português terror noturno
Русский ночно́й страх ночно́й у́жас
ไทย ผีอำ

Examples

“The sleep data are analyzed to determine if there is a consistent pattern when the night terrors occur. The parent is instructed to wake the child 15 to 30 minutes before the night terror typically occurs.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

night tremor night vision night watch night watchman night watchman state night wind

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