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horrify Synonyms

Another word for horrify

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• verb (Context 1)

To fill someone with intense fear, shock, or revulsion.

Usage Example

"The sudden collapse of the historic bridge continued to terrify residents across the valley."

Strongest
terrify
appall
Strong
shock
frighten
scare
petrify
sicken
outrage
disgust

Opposites of horrify

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

reassure
comfort
delight
calm
soothe
please
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• Nearby Words

horrific
horrifically
horrified
horrify
horrifying
horrifyingly
horror

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