terrify
1 of 1verb/ˈtɛ.rə.ˌfaɪ/
Forms:terrifies,terrifying,terrified,terrified
1
to cause extreme fear in someone
transitive- The sight of the enormous spider lurking in the corner terrified the arachnophobe.
- The loud crash in the middle of the night terrified the entire household.
- The thought of being alone in the dark forest at night terrifies me.
- The horror movie was so intense that it terrified even the bravest members of the audience.
- The howling of the wind during the storm terrified the young child.