horror
Translation
horror, terror, dread
Examples
He watched in horror as the car crashed.
He watched in horror as the car crashed.
Do you like to watch horror movies?
Do you like to watch horror movies?
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) a feeling of great fear, shock, or disgust. He watched in horror as the car crashed.
((as a genre)) a type of film, book, etc., that is designed to frighten people. Do you like to watch horror movies?
Similar Words
Synonyms: terror, fear, dread; Antonyms: delight, pleasure
Etymology
From Latin 'horrere' (to tremble, shudder).
Memory Tips
A 'horror' movie is a film that causes feelings of 'horror'.