as in terrified
filled with fear or dread
he sat rigid in his seat, horrified that the plane would crash
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to strike with fear
the old black-and-white psychological thriller still horrifies audiences
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Recent Examples of horrified
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Hoffman can’t help but cut me off in horrified pity.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Finding the remainder, to me, is a part of long division which left me feeling rather horrified.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
At the wedding, all of the couple’s guests morph into Sheeran, who leers at the horrified actor.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the rest of the AI industry is likely horrified by the settlement, which advocates had suggested could set an alarming precedent that could financially ruin emerging AI companies like Anthropic.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Internet users have been left horrified by Rachel's experience when running, leading to more than 29,800 comments on TikTok so far.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
My husband is horrified by the blank birthday card!
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Career civil rights officials, many of whom had served under both Democratic and Republican administrations, were horrified.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
But while their therapist is horrified by the tension and name-calling before her, going so far as to announce that the Roses are beyond repair, the two can’t help but giggle about the whole thing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
Joe is as horrified by this sound as Kavalier is elated.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Despite maintaining his innocence, Kraft was convicted in 1989 of torturing and killing 16 men throughout California in a case that horrified the nation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Prime Video series ends with a horrified Daniel looking at Cherry, who's shown smiling at him with her hands calmly resting on very pregnant belly.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Hoffman can’t help but cut me off in horrified pity.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Finding the remainder, to me, is a part of long division which left me feeling rather horrified.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
At the wedding, all of the couple’s guests morph into Sheeran, who leers at the horrified actor.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The camera cuts between Dennis, who’s sobbing, and Roman, who’s horrified, processing Dennis’ betrayal.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
However, the rest of the AI industry is likely horrified by the settlement, which advocates had suggested could set an alarming precedent that could financially ruin emerging AI companies like Anthropic.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Internet users have been left horrified by Rachel's experience when running, leading to more than 29,800 comments on TikTok so far.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
My husband is horrified by the blank birthday card!
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Career civil rights officials, many of whom had served under both Democratic and Republican administrations, were horrified.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
But while their therapist is horrified by the tension and name-calling before her, going so far as to announce that the Roses are beyond repair, the two can’t help but giggle about the whole thing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
Joe is as horrified by this sound as Kavalier is elated.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Despite maintaining his innocence, Kraft was convicted in 1989 of torturing and killing 16 men throughout California in a case that horrified the nation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horrified
Adjective
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In a recent video posted to the AI Bible's Youtube channel, buildings crumble and terrified-looking people claw their way through the rubble.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ed and Lorraine are the beautiful, tragic saviors of a terrified family confronted with a deep evil, strengthened by the power of their love for each other.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Family pets, especially dogs, are frightened by the noise and will hide or try to run away.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the first Nobody, Odenkirk’s Hutch has to reignite the sleeping assassin within himself after his family was frightened by a botched home invasion.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Beck has a fluid, quick throwing motion and isn’t afraid to fit the ball into tight windows.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Luckily, the 2025 Emmys shows us that, now more than ever, men aren’t afraid to show a little personality in their red carpet looks.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Parents, scared by the specter of brain damage, are reluctant to let their kids play tackle football.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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His home’s security system was triggered and reportedly scared off the burglar, and nothing was stolen from the property.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Inside the West Wing, staff sat in shocked silence, scrolling to see the latest updates of news on their phones and messages on their computer screens.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lauryn was seen crying and seemingly shocked.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seagulls lift off the beach, startled by the sudden salty cacophony.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While some dogs are more confident, others may become easily startled by noises, objects, or movements that appear harmless to humans.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Parents will be especially alarmed and this will place terrible burdens on pediatricians who will need to assuage their worries in order to provide important protections against serious and sometimes fatal diseases.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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That move alarmed Israeli officials who question the motives of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander.—
Gram Slattery,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Horrified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horrified. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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