dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion.
dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something.
dismayed at the size of the job
appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks.
I am appalled by your behavior
horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion.
was horrified by such wanton cruelty
daunt suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage.
a cliff that would daunt the most intrepid climber
Examples of horrify in a Sentence
The details of the crime horrified the nation.
They were horrified by the movie's violence.
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The attack has shaken and horrified the Jewish community in Boulder, Megan Verlee of member station Colorado Public Radio says.—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 June 2025 In 1923, horrified by news from Italy, Holdsworth founded the National Union for Combating Fascism.—David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025 Are his friends horrified by this textbook midlife crisis, down to the fancy sports car and younger girlfriend, or jealous of Nick’s freedom?—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 May 2025 The medical professionals were horrified to learn the truth.—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for horrify
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