What does horror-struck mean?
Horror-struck means (idiomatic) Horrified so as to be overwhelmed or incapacitated..
Horror-struck
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(idiomatic) Horrified so as to be overwhelmed or incapacitated..
Example Sentences
At sight of these strange, swift, and terrible creatures, the crowd along by the water's edge seemed to me to be for a moment horror-struck.
Synonyms for horror-struck
Antonyms for horror-struck
Related Words
Word Forms
- more horror-struck
- most horror-struck
- horrorstruck
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for horror-struck?
Common synonyms include horror-stricken, horrified.
What is the opposite of horror-struck?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use horror-struck in a sentence?
At sight of these strange, swift, and terrible creatures, the crowd along by the water's edge seemed to me to be for a moment horror-struck.
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