horrify
1 of 1verb/ˈhɔrəfaɪ/
Forms:horrifies,horrifying,horrified,horrified
1
to cause intense fear, shock, or disgust in someone
transitive- The gruesome scene in the horror movie horrified the audience, causing some to cover their eyes.
- The graphic images of the accident horrified the witnesses, leaving them traumatized.
- The discovery of the mutilated animals in the woods horrified the local community.
- The news of the terrorist attack horrified the nation, leading to widespread panic and mourning.
- The sight of the bloodied body horrified the first responders, who had never seen such a gruesome scene.