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Origin:
1785–95; < Latin horrificāre to cause horror, equivalent to horri- (combining form of horrēre to bristle with fear; see horrendous) + -ficāre -fy
1785–95; < Latin horrificāre to cause horror, equivalent to horri- (combining form of horrēre to bristle with fear; see horrendous) + -ficāre -fy
Related forms
hor·ri·fi·ca·tion, noun
hor·ri·fy·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
frighten, terrify; repel, appall.
frighten, terrify; repel, appall.
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