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   terrify

   /ˈtɛrɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. cause to feel extreme fear: "the thought terrifies me"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin terrificare, from terrificus ‘frightening’ (see terrific).

   Derivatives

   • 1. terrifier noun

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   What does it mean to terrify someone?

   • To terrify someone is to fill or overpower them with terror; to coerce or intimidate by causing fear. The term can also be used to describe being impressed with terror or being coerced by intimidation.

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   What is a synonym for terrifying?

   • Terrifying may be defined as “ Causing extreme terror ” and “ Frightening or intimidating ”. Synonyms for Terrifying are for example chilling, frightening and hair-raising. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Terrifying”. You might be able to find more answers by using these:

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   How terrifying is it to think about fire?

   • The intensity with which fire burns and the speed with which it can destroy something is terrifying. But then she was kept away from him by a mother she found terrifying. It's terrifying to think about. If something terrifies you, it makes you feel extremely frightened. The idea of death terrified me.

   TERRIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What is terrifying and awe-inspiring?

   • This is a terrific book, as in terrifying and awe-inspiring. In this state, one's subjective consciousness is focused on one internally generated, usually terrifying, image or belief. From caves in this rock, terrifying forces can emerge - powerful enough to cause appalling destruction.

   TERRIFY | English meaning | Cambridge Dictionary

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTERRIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Terrify means to frighten someone very much, often with something shocking or frightening. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and listen to the pronunciation.

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     to frighten someone very much: The idea of parachuting out...

   • Znaczenie Terrify, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     terrify definicja: 1. to frighten someone very much: 2. to...

   • Traditional

     TERRIFY translate: 使害怕，使恐懼. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     TERRIFY translate: 使害怕，使恐惧. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Terrify: Japanese Translation

     TERRIFY translate: ～を怖がらせる, 脅かす, 怖（こわ）がらせる. Learn more in...

   • Terrify: French Translation

     terrify translate: terrifier, terrifier. Learn more in the...

   • Terrify: Arabic Translation

     TERRIFY translate: يُرعِب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Terrify: Malay Translation

     terrify translate: menggerunkan. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb terrify, which means to drive or impel by menacing or to fill with terror. See how to use terrify in a sentence and how it differs from related words.

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   If you terrify someone, that person is enormously frightened of you. The verb terrify is closely related to the word terror, and its Latin root is terrificus, "causing terror." While some people might say that monsters terrify them, others are terrified by heights, snakes, or speaking in public.

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   Terrify means to fill with terror or alarm, or to make greatly afraid. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word terrify with examples from various sources.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTERRIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Terrify means to make someone feel extremely frightened or afraid. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation guides, and see examples from various sources.

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   Terrify means to frighten someone very much, often with something shocking or scary. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear how it sounds in English.

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   Define terrify. terrify synonyms, terrify pronunciation, terrify translation, English dictionary definition of terrify. tr.v. ter·ri·fied , ter·ri·fy·ing , ter·ri·fies 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid: "She was terrified that he would lie to her" . See Synonyms at...