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horrify
/ ˈɒɪˌڲɪ /
verb
- to cause feelings of horror in; terrify; frighten
- to dismay or shock greatly
Derived Forms
- ˌǰھˈپDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ǰr·ھ·tDz noun
- ǰ۾·ڲiԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of horrify1
Example Sentences
So-called social media journalists and bloggers are among those who scream this the loudest – calling it a horrifying example of “access journalism.”
After hearing about Ms King's experiences, Ms Gould said she said she was "horrified".
In the aftermath, a Manchester City Council spokesman said the incident left "all of Manchester horrified".
The Ghorman plot builds to that action, of course, although the inevitable culmination of the Empire forcing its hand is horrifying, especially in light of what's going on in our world now.
“Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges of Joe Seiders — we have immediately severed all ties with him,” the band statement said.
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