Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
horrification
Noun
/ˌhɔːrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of causing horror or fear; a state of being horrified.
Examples
- The horrification that spread through the audience was palpable during the horror movie’s climax.
- Her face reflected the horrification she felt upon discovering the truth.
- The news report caused a sense of horrification among the viewers.
Meaning
Horrification refers to the feeling of extreme fear or shock that occurs when confronted with something frightening or shocking.
Synonyms
- Terror
- Shock
- Dismay
- Fright
- Apprehension
