Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terrify
verb
/ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Examples
- The loud thunder would terrify the small child.
- The horror movie was designed to terrify its viewers.
- She was terrified at the thought of speaking in public.
Meaning
To cause someone to become very afraid; to frighten someone greatly.
Synonyms
- frighten
- scare
- appall
- alarm
- horrify
