What is "horror" in English? Definition and Explanations

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

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What is "horror" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "horror": intense and profound fear

Noun

  • Meaning: intense and profound fear
  • Synonyms: horror
  • Hypernyms: fear fearfulness fright
  • Hyphenation: hor‧ror

    Meaning of "horror": something that inspires dislike; something horrible

    Noun

  • Meaning: something that inspires dislike; something horrible
  • Example: the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him
  • Synonyms: horror
  • Hypernyms: thing
  • Hyphenation: hor‧ror

    Meaning of "horror": intense aversion

    Noun

  • Meaning: intense aversion
  • Synonyms: horror repugnance repulsion revulsion
  • Hypernyms: disgust
  • Hyphenation: hor‧ror

    Synonyms:

    dismay, consternation, fright, apprehension, dread, disgust, terror, awe, panic, hatred, abhorrence, repugnance, hate, alarm, antipathy, abomination, trepidation, aversion, detestation, monstrosity, dislike, loathing, chiller,

    Antonyms:

    encouragement, happiness, calm, calmness, liking, delight, miracle, confidence, like, loving, love, approval, esteem, sympathy, beauty, pleasure, wonder,

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    horror in English: horror
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