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terrify

transitive verb ter·ri·fy \ˈter-ə-ˌfī, ˈte-rə-\

: to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid : to frighten (someone) very much

ter·ri·fiedter·ri·fy·ing

Full Definition of TERRIFY

1
a :  to drive or impel by menacing :  scare
b :  deter, intimidate
2
:  to fill with terror
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Origin of TERRIFY

Latin terrificare, from terrificus
First Known Use: 15th century

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TERRIFIED Defined for Kids

terrify

verb ter·ri·fy \ˈter-ə-ˌfī\
ter·ri·fiedter·ri·fy·ing

Definition of TERRIFY for Kids

:  to cause (someone) to become very frightened

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