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Words Seldom Seen: Incubus

Posted on December 9, 2019December 8, 2019 by Simon

Incubus

Noun: Historically a male demon that lies on women and tries to have sex with them.

Current: A cause of anxiety or distress.

Example: “Late rent is a big incubus for young people.”

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