What is "horrifying" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does horrifying mean in English? Meaning of horrifying definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "horrifying" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "horrifying": provoking horror

Adjective

  • Meaning: provoking horror
  • Example: an atrocious automobile accident a frightful crime of decapitation an alarming, even horrifying, picture war is beyond all words horrible an ugly wound
  • Synonyms: atrocious frightful horrible horrifying ugly
  • Similar: alarming
  • Adjective: Present participle of horrify.
  • Synonyms:

    dismay, intimidate, frighten, alarm, shock, appall, sicken, disgust, shake, outrage, daunt, petrify, terrify, consternate, affright, terrorize, chill off, scare to death,

    Antonyms:

    assist, calm, comfort, gladden, soothe, embolden, delight, assure, encourage, make happy, help, please,

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    horrifying in English: horrifying
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