What is another word for horrifies?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒɹɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Horrifies is a strong and intense word that is often used to describe a feeling of shock, fear, or disgust. There are many synonyms for the word horrifies, and each of them has a slightly different nuance that can be used to convey a more specific emotion or reaction. Some of the most common synonyms for horrifies include terrifies, appalls, frightens, scares, shocks, petrifies, and disgusts. Each of these words captures a different level of intensity or severity, and can be used in different contexts depending on the tone, mood, and subject matter of the conversation or writing.

What are the hypernyms for Horrifies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Horrifies

Of course I thought you were the real nephew, and it horrifies me to know that you are a fraud.
"Garrison's Finish A Romance of the Race-Course"
W. B. M. Ferguson
"But surely," Pierre at last replied, "you can't be on the side of those bandits, those murderers whose savage violence horrifies me.
"The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Vol. 2"
Emile Zola
A little only horrifies one's dreams.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort

Famous quotes with Horrifies

  • People are pretty forgiving when it comes to other people's families. The only family that ever horrifies you is your own.
    Doug Coupland
  • The reason authors almost always put a dedication on a book, Annie, is because their selfishness even horrifies themselves in the end.
    Stephen King
  • As for what you say or hint of 'local' conditions: I knew of them. I don't think they have much changed (even for the worse). I used to hear them discussed by my mother; and have ever since taken a special interest in that part of the world. The treatment of colour nearly always horrifies anyone going out from Britain, & not only in South Africa. Unfort[unately], not many retain that generous sentiment for long.
    J. R. R. Tolkien

Related words: horror, scary, scary stories, horror movies, horror fiction, horror plays

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