horrify
Translation
horrify, appal, shock
Examples
The details of the crime horrified the public.
The details of the crime horrified the public.
I was horrified to see the damage.
I was horrified to see the damage.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to shock or disgust (sb.) very much. The details of the crime horrified the public.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shock, appal, disgust; Antonyms: delight, please
Etymology
From Latin 'horrere' (to tremble, shudder). The suffix '-ify' means 'to make'. So, 'to make shudder'.
Memory Tips
A 'horror' movie is designed to 'horrify' the audience.