terrify

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terrify

(verb)

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very scared

Example

"The loud thunderstorm can terrify dogs."

Synonyms

frightenscarealarm

Antonyms

comfortreassurecalm

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin terrere, meaning to frighten.
Related word forms
  • noun: terror
  • adjective: terrifying

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