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Definition of terrified

terrified

/ˈter.ə.faɪd/
ter · ri · fied
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1

Feeling or showing extreme fear, dread, or panic.

Example

"The terrified hikers huddled together in the cabin as the severe thunderstorm raged outside."

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terrier
terrific
terrifically
terrified
terrifier
terrify
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'terrify', which entered English in the late 16th century from Middle French 'terrifier' and Latin 'terrificare' ('to frighten'), combining 'terrere' ('to fill with fear') and 'facere' ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Terrified. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terrified
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