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The loud crash seemed to horrify the puppy.
What does Horrify mean?
Horrify means to make someone very scared or shocked.
Dictionary definition
To horrify means to make someone feel very scared, shocked, or upset.
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The warning in the story was meant to horrify the careless character.
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A writer may use surprise and suspense to horrify readers without showing anything graphic.
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Horrify
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MeaningHorrify means to make someone very scared or shocked.
ExampleExample: The loud crash seemed to horrify the puppy.
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- Syllables
- hor · uh · fy
- Strongest beat
- hor
- Ending
- fy
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hor.
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Horrify word family
Base word
horrify
verb
horrifies
Makes someone very scared or shocked now or often.
adjective
horrified
Feeling very scared, shocked, or upset.
adjective
horrifying
Causing strong fear or shock.
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