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incubus

noun

/ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

Meaning

An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.

Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.

burden, oppression, nightmare, torment, affliction

relief, comfort, blessing

financial incubus, social incubus, incubus of debt, oppressive incubus

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

the main character or leading figure in a story, drama, or other work

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.