horrify

Meanings

• verb

  Cause extreme fear or terror in.

  - "The haunted house was designed to horrify its visitors."
  - "The news of the accident horrified everyone in the town."

• verb

  Fill with dread or terror.

  - "The suspenseful music began to horrify the audience."
  - "The sight of the dead body horrified the investigators."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɔɹəfaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with horrify
terrify , frighten , scare , affright

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Variants

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horrified , horrifies , horrify , horrifying , horrifyingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'frighten' or 'intimidate'. Derived from Old French horrifier, from horre 'terror, dread' and -ifier 'inflict'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'horrify' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In psychology, the fear response is a complex physiological and emotional reaction that prepares the body for action in response to a perceived threat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: A natural response to perceived danger or threat. Fear can be physical or emotional and can range from mild anxiety to intense terror.

2. Horror: A genre of literature, film, or art that is intended to elicit fear, terror, or disgust. Horror often explores the supernatural or the macabre.

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Culture

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In literature, 'horrify' is often used to describe the emotional response to fearsome or terrifying events or situations. It has been used extensively in horror and suspense genres to create a sense of dread and terror.

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