terrify
verb (used with object)
to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
has terrified
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present perfectof terrify (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The impending doom of economic insecurity has terrified us—and rightfully so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
"Many of us are wondering if he was killed because he was a Muslim. I don't know if that's true, but this incident has terrified the city. We deserve better."
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2023
It has terrified me that I have gone far enough to respond to personals; even considering doing this tells me I am often unwilling to put our marriage first.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 10, 2016
He has described the problems authorities face because of public resistance to acceptance of the disease, which has terrified the region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2014
This fragile sky has terrified you your whole life.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
