terrify
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Related Words
See frighten.
Other Word Forms
- terrifier noun
- terrifyingly adverb
- unterrified adjective
- unterrifying adjective
Etymology
Origin of terrify
1565–75; < Latin terrificāre, equivalent to terr ( ēre ) to frighten + -ificāre -ify
Example Sentences
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"It's just terrifying that you don't feel safe in your own neighborhood, in your own community, just practicing and doing the things that you value," Cohen added.
From Barron's
Bennett, from Folkestone, Kent, previously told the BBC the couple's situation had reached "a terrifying breaking point" following the outbreak of war between Iran and the US and Israel.
From BBC
He told Salon that equating drug traffickers with terrorist is meant to “stigmatize and terrify people.”
From Salon
"Now I see some are terrified and people I know are wondering if their neighbourhood will be targeted next," she said.
From BBC
While some have questioned Arsenal's ability to go on and win the league, it's clear that Manchester City haven't been the terrifying force of seasons past.
From BBC
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