adjective
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terrified; frightened
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dismayed or shocked
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of horrified
Example Sentences
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Horrified, Martin contacted different websites for a number of years in an effort to get the images taken down.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023
Horrified by my outburst, my mom apologized to everyone, then grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the room.
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022
Horrified: Many readers did not like my answer to this question.
From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2022
Horrified, Chahayed realized his compositions had been placed on two album tracks: the jazzy interlude “For Sale?” and the first half of “u.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2021
Horrified, the crew of Endurance watched as one large berg began plowing in slow motion toward their position.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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