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HAG-RIDDEN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hag-ridden mean?
• HAG-RIDDEN (adjective)
The adjective HAG-RIDDEN has 1 sense:
1. tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears
Familiarity information: HAG-RIDDEN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears
Synonyms:
hag-ridden; hagridden; tormented
Context example:
hagridden...by visions of an imminent heaven or hell upon earth
Similar:
troubled (characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need)
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