英语词汇“horrified”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

The details of the crime horrified the nation. They were horrified by the movie's violence.

Recent Examples on the Web But the reasoning in play here should simply horrify people who believe in democracy.

Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 6 Aug. 2022 The videos and photos have gone viral, the latest images and stories from the brutal war in Ukraine to horrify the world.

Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 July 2022 The devastation is going to horrify Europe and North America.

Peter Bergen, CNN, 6 Mar. 2022 Her progressive ideas horrify the White status quo, but they’re welcomed by Motormouth Maybelle, who hosts the one show each month that a Black host and teen dancers are allowed on the air.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021 That will horrify some climate warriors in the U.S.

Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 Nov. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify.

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify.

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

probably from horri(fic) + -fy

Note: Given the late appearance of the word, it is most likely not a borrowing from Latin horrificāre "to ruffle the surface of, frighten, terrify."

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	horrified
释义	horrify verb hor·ri·fy ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī ˈhär- horrified; horrifying transitive verb 1 : to cause to feel horror 2 : to fill with distaste : shock horrifyingly ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī-iŋ-lē ˈhär- adverb Synonyms affright alarm alarum fright frighten panic scare scarify shock spook startle terrify terrorize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The details of the crime horrified the nation. They were horrified by the movie's violence. Recent Examples on the Web But the reasoning in play here should simply horrify people who believe in democracy. Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 6 Aug. 2022 The videos and photos have gone viral, the latest images and stories from the brutal war in Ukraine to horrify the world. Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 July 2022 The devastation is going to horrify Europe and North America. Peter Bergen, CNN, 6 Mar. 2022 Her progressive ideas horrify the White status quo, but they’re welcomed by Motormouth Maybelle, who hosts the one show each month that a Black host and teen dancers are allowed on the air. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021 That will horrify some climate warriors in the U.S. Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 Nov. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 See More Word History Etymology probably from horri(fic) + -fy Note: Given the late appearance of the word, it is most likely not a borrowing from Latin horrificāre "to ruffle the surface of, frighten, terrify." First Known Use 1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition horrify verb hor·ri·fy ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī horrified; horrifying : to cause to feel great fear, dread, or shock horrified 1 of 2 adjective as in terrified filled with fear or dread he sat rigid in his seat, horrified that the plane would crash Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance terrified frightened scared afraid shocked alarmed worried aghast fearful appalled startled upset spooked terrorized affrighted panicked hysterical scary horror-struck hysteric nervous disturbed anxious apprehensive perturbed timid disquieted agitated disconcerted dismayed panicky timorous shrinking intimidated daunted wary fainthearted unnerved uneasy phobic cowed chicken panic-stricken tremulous cautious careful jumpy fearsome jittery craven shy coward funky pusillanimous cowardly gutless skittish tremulant heedful unadventurous prudent lily-livered Antonyms & Near Antonyms unafraid fearless daring audacious adventurous spirited brave spunky courageous bold intrepid plucky gutsy sure unperturbed adventuresome confident heroic daredevil assured venturesome collected valiant dashing sanguine composed cool undaunted hardy stalwart valorous gallant venturous stout dauntless stouthearted heroical resolute manful lionhearted See More horrified 2 of 2 verb past tense of horrify as in frightened to strike with fear the old black-and-white psychological thriller still horrifies audiences Synonyms & Similar Words frightened scared terrified startled shocked alarmed spooked panicked appalled terrorized frighted amazed affrighted shook scarified dismayed astounded awed distracted worried made one's flesh crawl disturbed alarumed jolted made one's flesh creep gave one the creeps unnerved daunted disconcerted upset perturbed dispirited unsettled distressed emasculated shook up discomforted disquieted floored bowled over demoralized unstrung chilled discomposed unmanned undid psyched (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reassured comforted cheered assured consoled encouraged soothed inspired heartened emboldened solaced steeled See More
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