How do you pronounce petrify?

petrify is pronounced as /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/.

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petrify

😱petrify (pétrifier)

verb

/ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

pétrifier (petrifier)

petition petrograph

Signification

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

Traduction de la signification

rendre quelqu'un tellement effrayé qu'il est incapable de bouger ou de penser; se transformer en pierre

Phrases d'exemple

The loud noise petrified the little child.

Le bruit fort pétrifia l'enfant.

Synonymes

terrify, horrify, stun, paralyze, immobilize

Antonymes

comfort, reassure

Collocations

petrify with fear, absolutely petrified, petrify someone

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gave or supplied something that was needed

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to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state

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Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.

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to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

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