Night Terror (Noun)
Meaning
An emotional episode (usually in young children) in which the person awakens in terror with feelings of anxiety and fear but is unable to remember any incident that might have provoked those feelings.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The young boy's parents were worried about his recurring night terrors, which often left him screaming in the middle of the night.
- After her move to a new house, Sarah experienced night terrors that made it difficult for her to sleep through the night.
- It was difficult for the parents to provide comfort during the night terrors as their child didn't seem to recognize them in that state.
- The family doctor suggested professional help for their child's night terrors, as they seemed to be getting worse over time.
- When Tim's night terrors became more frequent and intense, his parents decided to take him to therapy sessions.