Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
horrify
verb
/ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/
Definition
To cause someone to feel shock or horror.
Examples
- The graphic images in the movie horrified the audience.
- She was horrified to discover the truth behind the rumors.
- The report of the disaster horrified the entire nation.
Meaning
Horrify means to fill someone with a strong feeling of fear or disgust.
Synonyms
- appall
- shock
- disgust
- terrify