😱terrify

verb
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example Sentences

The loud thunder terrified the children.

Synonyms

frighten, scare, alarm, startle, petrify

Antonyms

comfort, reassure, calm

Collocations

terrify someone, absolutely terrify, terrify the crowd

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