Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
horror
noun
/ˈhɔːrər/
Definition
An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
Examples
- She was filled with horror at the thought of the abandoned house.
- The horror movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
- His gaze was filled with horror as he witnessed the accident.
Meaning
Horror often refers to a genre of literature and film that evokes fear or dread in its audience.
Synonyms
- terror
- fear
- dread
- shock
- apprehension
