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Synonyms & Similar Words
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shock
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Meaning of Horrify
To cause someone to feel extreme fear or shock, often in a way that is considered unacceptable or disturbing.
Definitions
- To fill with horror or shock, causing someone to feel extreme fear or disgust
- To cause someone to feel great dismay or disgust, often because something is considered morally wrong or unacceptable
Etymology of Horrify
The word "horrify" originates from the Latin words "horror," meaning a shuddering or trembling, and the suffix "-fy," which is a verb-forming suffix
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that causes fear, shock, or disgust
Example Uses
- The news of the natural disaster horrified the entire nation, prompting widespread relief efforts
- The graphic violence in the movie horrified some viewers, who walked out of the theater in disgust
- The thought of public speaking horrified her, causing her to avoid it at all costs