TERRIFY Meaning and
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Terrify is a verb that refers to the action of causing extreme fear, dread, or horror in someone or something. It denotes a state of intense and overwhelming fear induced by a particular stimulus or event. When one is terrified, they experience a deep, paralyzing fright that can be mentally and physically distressing.
To terrify implies an ability to induce terror or extreme fear in others, often intentionally or through the impact of certain circumstances. It is the act of creating a distressing atmosphere or presenting a shocking situation that leads to a sense of unease or alarm. The emotion of terror that arises from being terrified is characterized by a sense of helplessness and vulnerability in the face of imminent danger or a perceived threat.
The intensity of terror caused by something that terrifies may vary depending on individual susceptibility, life experiences, and personal fears or phobias. Terrifying experiences or situations can trigger a range of emotions, such as panic, anxiety, and the instinctual fight-or-flight response. People or creatures can be terrified by a variety of factors, including horror movies, traumatic events, dangerous encounters, or the perception of imminent harm.
Overall, to terrify involves evoking extreme fear or horror in others, leaving them psychologically and emotionally disturbed by the intensity of their frightful experience.
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To excite great fear or dread in; to alarm or shock with fear.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for TERRIFY
Etymology of TERRIFY
The word "terrify" originated from the Latin word "terrere", which means "to frighten, to inspire fear". The Latin word "terrere" is believed to have derived from an even older Proto-Indo-European root "tre-", which conveys the meaning of "to tremble". Over time, "terrify" developed in Middle English around the 15th century, keeping its core meaning of causing intense fear or terror.
Idioms with the word TERRIFY
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terrify or an animal out of
The phrase "terrify an animal out of" means to frighten or scare an animal to the extent that it flees or runs away in immediate reaction to the fear. It suggests the animal's instinctive flight response due to being deeply terrified or overwhelmed.
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terrify sm or an animal out of sth
The idiom "terrify someone or an animal out of something" means to cause extreme fear or panic in someone or an animal to the extent that they abandon or flee from a particular situation, place, or thing. It describes the act of inducing such strong terror that it compels the person or animal to leave or avoid something.
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terrify sm into sth
The idiom "terrify someone into something" means to cause someone to feel extreme fear or fright, leading them to take a specific action or behave in a certain way.
Similar spelling words for TERRIFY
Conjugate verb Terrify
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