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to terrify

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐpɐvuˈɾaɾ/a·pa·vo·rar

Definition

1

To cause intense fear or terror; to frighten greatly.

Usage examples

“The sudden noise terrified the children.”
“The news of the storm terrified the villagers.”

Common combinations

to terrify someoneto be terrified of somethingabsolutely terrified