hagridden

/hæɡˈrɛɡənd/

Definitions

1. adjective

infested or troubled by nightmares, evil spirits, or a malevolent presence, especially in one’s sleep or imagination

“The old castle was said to be hagridden, a place where the veil between the worlds was thin.”

2. verb

to haunt or trouble, especially in one’s sleep or imagination

“The city was hagridden by the memory of its dark past.”

Synonyms

  • haunted
  • plagued
  • tormented

Antonyms

  • peaceful
  • serene