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terrify
[ ter-uh-fahy ]
terrify
/ ˈɛɪˌڲɪ /
verb
- tr to inspire fear or dread in; frighten greatly
Derived Forms
- ˈٱˌھ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٱ۾·ھe noun
- ٱ۾·ڲiԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ٱ۾·ھ adjective
- ܲ·ٱ۾·ڲiԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of terrify1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The result makes them look terrifying but still human, which is particularly important when they interact with the children in some of the more strangely lighthearted scenes.
"It's heartbreaking that a young lad has lost his life. Sixteen is no age at all. Knife crime is terrifying."
She told police she had been "terrified" to see news coverage about Baby Callum and think "that was me".
Steeped in history and drawn from our terrifying present, it’s as much a coming-of-age story for its characters as it is for the United States, a country that is forever losing its innocence.
The piece, published in May of that year, extols Kilmer’s dogged positivity, even at the pandemic’s terrifying peak.
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