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Incubus (Noun)

Someone who depresses or worries others.

Nouns denoting people.

His constant nagging and criticism had become an incubus to his family, weighing heavily on their spirits.
The gossipmonger in the office was an incubus to the morale of the entire team, spreading rumors and sowing discord.
Her financial troubles had become an incubus, keeping her up at night and affecting her mental health.
The toxic relationship had become an incubus to her overall well-being, draining her of happiness and energy.
The constant threat of layoffs had become an incubus to the employees, causing them to feel anxious and insecure about their jobs.

A male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women.

Nouns denoting people.

The medieval text described the incubus as a malevolent entity that preyed on the dreams of the innocent.
In folklore, the incubus was often depicted as a dark figure that would creep into the bedrooms of unsuspecting women at night.
The victim reported feeling an intense, crushing weight on her chest, as if an incubus was pressing down on her.
According to legend, the incubus was a demon that could only be repelled by the use of sacred objects and prayers.
The artist's depiction of the incubus as a grotesque, winged creature with glowing eyes was meant to evoke a sense of terror and dread.

A situation resembling a terrifying dream.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The city's crime-ridden streets had become an incubus, a constant source of fear and anxiety for its residents.
The company's financial struggles had turned into an incubus, weighing heavily on the minds of its employees.
The war-torn country was plagued by an incubus of violence and destruction, leaving its people traumatized.
The politician's scandal had become an incubus, haunting her every move and threatening to destroy her career.
The family's history of addiction had created an incubus of shame and guilt, affecting generations to come.