TERRIFIES Meaning and
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The verb "terrifies" is derived from the base word "terrify." It refers to the action of causing extreme fear, horror, or terror in someone. When something or someone terrifies an individual, it elicits an overwhelming sense of alarm or dread which can be paralyzing. This strong emotional response is typically triggered by a real or perceived threat, danger, or a deeply unsettling event or experience.
To terrify someone means to instill a profound state of terror or fright in them, often accompanied by physical manifestations such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, or an adrenaline rush. The intensity of the fear resulting from being terrified can sometimes hinder a person's ability to function properly, as the instinctive fight-or-flight response may be activated.
Terrifying experiences can vary greatly among individuals depending on their fears, vulnerabilities, or traumatic encounters. These experiences can range from encountering a dangerous animal or surviving a life-threatening event, to experiencing vivid nightmares or being deeply frightened by fictional elements like scary movies or horror novels.
The term "terrify" can also be used metaphorically, beyond its literal meaning, to express extreme and overwhelming emotions or reactions that are not necessarily fear-related. In such cases, it conveys a profound sense of intimidation, causing someone to be extremely anxious, worried, or completely overwhelmed by an idea, a person, or a situation.
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Etymology of TERRIFIES
The word "terrifies" is derived from the verb "terrify". The etymology of "terrify" can be traced back to the Latin word "terrificare", which is a combination of "terrere" (meaning "to frighten") and the suffix "-ficare" (denoting "to cause or make"). The word "terrificare" eventually evolved into "terrify" in Middle English, which retains the same meaning of instilling fear or terror in someone.
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Conjugate verb Terrifies
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