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Horrify

usgb/ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/Volume
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Extreme ReactionPlay
Use 'horrify' when someone's response is beyond normal fear, showing intense emotion. SlideThe haunted house experience horrified the teenager.
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Not Physical HarmPlay
'Horrify' refers to emotional impact, not physical harm. SlideWatching the thriller movie horrified her, but she was unharmed.
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Strong EmphasisPlay
The word 'horrify' adds drama to a sentence; it's much stronger than 'upset' or 'bother'. SlideThe extent of pollution in the city horrified the environmentalists.