Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-horrors
phrase
/ðə ˈhɔːrz/
Definition
A term used to describe intense feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often related to bad news or unfortunate events.
Examples
- After hearing about the accident, she was struck by the horrors of the situation.
- The news brought with it all the horrors of war.
- He couldn’t shake off the horrors that the documentary revealed.
Meaning
The phrase ‘the horrors’ conveys a sense of overwhelming fear or dread, often triggered by disturbing news or situations.
Synonyms
- nightmares
- terror
- dread
- disturbance
- fright
