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
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night terror::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | drama, dramatic event |
Examples of night terror
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In a way, you are short-circuiting a sequence that was causing the night terror.
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Keep track of how long after your child falls asleep she has a night terror.
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When a child wakes from a night terror, he or she often cannot remember what happened.
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The best way to support your child during a night terror is to remain patient and calm.
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The Night Of The HunterA fairy tale night terror that has the primitive power of silent movies.
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It is not uncommon, however, for a child as young as 18 months to display symptoms of a night terror.
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The child is not actually awake during a night terror, and once it's over, she will not remember it.
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Witnessing a child who is undergoing a night terror is upsetting and bewildering for their caregivers.
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Just as Cyrus commands Molly's attention whenever he has a night terror, John rushes to Jamie for romantic advice.
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