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horrify
verb hor·ri·fy \ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī, ˈhär-\
: to cause (someone) to feel horror or shock : to greatly upset and shock (someone)
hor·ri·fiedhor·ri·fy·ing
Full Definition of HORRIFY
transitive verb
1
: to cause to feel horror
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First Known Use of HORRIFY
1791
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Synonym Discussion of HORRIFY
dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion. dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something <dismayed at the size of the job>. appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks <I am appalled by your behavior>. horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion <was horrified by such wanton cruelty>. daunt suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage <a cliff that would daunt the most intrepid climber>.
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HORRIFYING Defined for Kids
horrify
verb hor·ri·fy \ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī\
hor·ri·fiedhor·ri·fy·ing
Definition of HORRIFY for Kids
: to cause to feel great fear, dread, or shock
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