Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
horrifies
verb
/ˈhɔːrɪfaɪz/
Definition
To cause someone to feel shock or fear.
Examples
- The gruesome scene in the movie horrifies many viewers.
- The news report horrifies the entire community.
- She was horrified by the graphic images in the documentary.
Meaning
The act of instilling a sense of fear or dread in someone through shocking or disturbing situations.
Synonyms
- appall
- shock
- terrify
- disgust
- frighten
