horrors
Britishplural noun
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slang a fit of depression or anxiety
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informal See delirium tremens
interjection
Example Sentences
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In trying to move on from the Ashes, the last thing England needed was a reminder of the horrors of Australia, yet this had echoes of their capitulation in the first Test in Perth.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Whatever the explanation, it’s clear that she wasn’t blind to the horrors of debate night.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
His story is a reminder of the horrors the virus can cause.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt and an icy Meryl Streep return for a sequel that’s less about fashion, more about the horrors of keeping a magazine alive.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Under better conditions, on a day with fewer horrors and more rest, someone would surely know what to say.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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