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Meaning of horrify
to cause someone to feel horror or shock
Etymology of horrify
The word "horrify" originates from the Latin words "horrere," meaning to bristle or shudder with fear, and the suffix "-fy," which is a verb-forming suffix
The word has been in use since the 17th century to describe something that causes intense fear or disgust
Synonyms
Definitions
- To fill with horror or shock, to cause someone to feel extreme fear or disgust
- * To make someone feel extremely frightened or shocked, often in a way that is considered unpleasant or unacceptable
Usage Examples
- The graphic details of the accident horrified the witnesses
- * The thought of public speaking can horrify some people
- * The film's depiction of violence horrified many viewers