horror
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noun \ˈhȯr-ər, ˈhär-\Definition of HORROR
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a : painful and intense fear, dread, or dismay <astonishment giving place to horror on the faces of the people about me — H. G. Wells> b : intense aversion or repugnance
2
a : the quality of inspiring horror : repulsive, horrible, or dismal quality or character <contemplating the horror of their lives — Liam O'Flaherty> b : something that inspires horror
3
plural : a state of extreme depression or apprehension
See Examples of HORROR
- There was a look of horror on her face.
- The crowd watched in horror as the fire spread.
- His friends were shocked by the horror of his death.
- His crimes were unspeakable horrors.
- His memoirs recount the horrors of the war.
Origin of HORROR
Middle English horrour, from Anglo-French *orur, from Latin horror action of bristling, from horrēre to bristle, shiver; akin to Sanskrit harṣate he is excited
First Known Use: 14th century
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adjectiveDefinition of HORROR
: calculated to inspire feelings of dread or horror : bloodcurdling <a horror movie>
First Known Use of HORROR
1936
hor·ror
noun \ˈhȯr-ər, ˈhär-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HORROR
: painful and intense fear, dread, or dismay
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