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Meaning of Eerify
to frighten or unnerve someone
Definitions
- The word "eerie" is related to "eerify", which according to Oxford Languages, can be defined as:
- + To inspire a feeling of fear, unease, or uncertainty
- + To cause a sense of eeriness or foreboding
Etymology of Eerify
The word "eerify" is likely derived from the word "eerie", which has its roots in Old English and Scottish words for "fear" or "caution"
Historically, the word "eerie" has been used to describe something that inspires fear or unease, and "eerify" is an extension of this concept, implying a causal relationship between the thing or event and the resulting fear or unease
Example Uses
- The old mansion was said to eerify anyone who dared to enter it at night
- * The strange noises in the attic began to eerify the family, making them wonder if they were really alone