incubus
nounAn oppressive burden or nightmare; also a nightmare figure in folklore.
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sultry
adjectiveOppressively hot and humid; sometimes describing an intensely sensual appearance or manner.
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adjectiveExercising power in a harsh, oppressive, or arbitrary way.
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