horrified
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əˌfaɪd, ˈhɒr- adjective
1.
showing or indicating great shock or horror: a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.
2.
accompanied or characterized by a feeling of horror: horrified interest.
3.
struck with horror; shocked: horrified and outraged spectators.
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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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horrified (ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | terrified; frightened |
| 2. | dismayed or shocked |
| horrify (ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪ) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| 1. | to cause feelings of horror in; terrify; frighten |
| 2. | to dismay or shock greatly |
| horrifi'cation | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
It horrified me to witness this loss of their youths and struggles they faced on their own.
Upon her arrival, she was horrified by what she discovered.
They were much horrified at my having entered one of their churches out of mere curiosity.
Steve's friends noted his silence and were horrified.
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