nightfright

Definitions

1. Fear of the night, nyctophobia, noctophobia
   uncountable
2. A terror or fright typically occurring at night.
   countable

Examples

“Though we have⟳ had stage⟳ windows before, and by the thousands, I don't think⟳ I have⟳ ever seen this particular use⟳ made of them: the sense⟳ of air, of nightfright beyond the walls, of extended dimension is so palpable that you believe⟳ in the continuing world past the leaded-glass door, half-imagine that you can remember⟳ the street-address tacked over it.”

“Babies of this age often experience⟳ nightfright”

“In night fright, the child expresses fear about falling asleep.”

“Close⟳ communion with God makes us immune to night fright and gives us courage in darkness.”

“Remember⟳ that in making a judgement you simply cannot predict⟳ the likelihood or otherwise of these nocturnal panics. […] It is worth noting that some species are more susceptible than others to night fright; quail and other small gallinaceous species, and tmamou, are among the bad offenders.”

“I was dreadfully afraid of the night (a carryover from childhood, but my self-control just didn't work⟳ with night fright), and I smoked.”

“Once properly acclimatised, these pigeons are quite hardy, but they should always be encouraged to roost under cover⟳ at night. This will make⟳ them less susceptible to night fright, flying about wildly having been disturbed by cats perhaps, fireworks or even lightning.”

“In the warm light⟳ she looked like⟳ a little girl who has suffered a night-fright.”

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