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horrified Synonyms

Another word for horrified

Choosing another word for horrified depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Filled with intense shock, fear, or disgust; deeply appalled.

Usage Example

"The onlookers stood appalled as the historic theater was engulfed in flames."

Strongest
appalled
aghast
shocked
Strong
terrified
dismayed
petrified
outraged
scandalized

• verb (Context 2)

To fill someone with intense shock, fear, or disgust (past tense and past participle of horrify).

Usage Example

"The sudden discovery of the contaminated water supply appalled the entire town."

Strongest
appalled
shocked
Strong
terrified
dismayed
sickened
disgusted
outraged

Opposites of horrified

The opposite of horrified shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

delighted
pleased
relieved
reassured
comforted
calm
unfazed
calmed
See all opposites of horrified

• Nearby Words

horridness
horrific
horrifically
horrified
horrify
horrifying
horrifyingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Horrified. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/horrified
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