To be tormented by dreams; to suffer from nightmares or be disturbed by them.
昨夜は悪夢におそわれて何度も目が覚めた。
Last night I was tormented by nightmares and woke up many times.
彼は戦争体験の記憶におそわれて眠れないことがある。
He is sometimes unable to sleep because he is tormented by memories of the war.
子どもが頻繁に夜中におそわれるなら、専門家に相談したほうがいい。
If a child is frequently tormented by nightmares at night, it's best to consult a specialist.