horror
Translation
horror, terror, dread, revulsion
Examples
She screamed in horror.
She screamed in horror.
I have a horror of spiders.
I have a horror of spiders.
He enjoys watching horror films.
He enjoys watching horror films.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a strong feeling of fear or shock. She screamed in horror.
((a horror of sth.)) a strong feeling of hating sth. I have a horror of spiders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: terror, dread, fear; Antonyms: delight, pleasure
Etymology
From Latin 'horrere', meaning 'to bristle, shudder'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'horrible' monster that fills you with 'horror'.