hag-ridden Synonyms

hag-ridden Meaning

Wordnet

hag-ridden (s)

tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears

Webster

hag-ridden (a.)

Ridden by a hag or witch; hence, afflicted with nightmare.

hag-ridden Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient mariner was hag-ridden by nightmares of the sea monster he had slain.
  2. The superstitious villagers believed the town was hag-ridden by a malevolent spirit.
  3. The prisoner was hag-ridden by guilt and fear after committing a heinous crime.
  4. The politician's campaign was hag-ridden by scandals and allegations of corruption.
  5. The athlete was hag-ridden by injuries and setbacks that prevented her from reaching her full potential.
  6. The CEO was hag-ridden by the pressure and responsibilities of leading a multinational corporation.
  7. The writer was hag-ridden by self-doubt and anxiety that stifled her creativity.
  8. The student was hag-ridden by the fear of failing her upcoming exams.
  9. The traveler was hag-ridden by the oppressive heat and humidity that made it difficult to breathe.
  10. The homeowner was hag-ridden by worries about the impending mortgage foreclosure.

FAQs About the word hag-ridden

tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fearsRidden by a hag or witch; hence, afflicted with nightmare.

unsettled, concerned, distracted, bothered, worried, agitated, haunted, disturbed,alarmed, angered

soothed, settled, composed, calmed, soothed,composed, quieted, calmed, quieted, settled

The ancient mariner was hag-ridden by nightmares of the sea monster he had slain.

The superstitious villagers believed the town was hag-ridden by a malevolent spirit.

The prisoner was hag-ridden by guilt and fear after committing a heinous crime.

The politician's campaign was hag-ridden by scandals and allegations of corruption.