Horrification
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhɒɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Horrification is a noun meaning The act of horrifying, or state of being horrified.
Meaning
The act of horrifying, or state of being horrified.
More Meanings
- That which causes horror.
- The act of making or becoming horrifying.
Example Sentences
the film industry's relentless horrification of rural culture
As the old woman and her miserable light went on before us, I could almost have thought of Sir Bertrand, or of some German horrifications […]
... horrification may occur at different points in the subject's life. Although it would certainly not be unusual for subjects to undergo violent subjugation and personal horrification on the very same occasion, they probably usually do[…]
Word Forms
- horrifications
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horrour, horror, horrow, hysterization, horripilation, hagiophobia.
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