Terrify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Terrify is a verb meaning To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
Meaning
To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
More Meanings
- To menace or intimidate.
- (obsolete) To make terrible.
Example Sentences
Your men are valiant but their number few, And cannot terrifie his mightie hoſt, […]
Word Forms
- terrifies
- terrifying
- terrified
- terrifie
Synonyms for terrify
Depending on context, synonyms include terrorize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include terrorize, scare, terrorise, frighten, intimidate, startle.
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