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Horror

noun
/ˈhɔːr.ər/

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

Example Sentences

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

She screamed in horror when she saw the accident.

Example Expressions

a horror story

Synonyms

terror, fear, dread, nightmare, shock, fright
Entry 1
terror, fear, dread, nightmare
Entry 2
fear, dread, terror, shock, fright

Antonyms

delight, pleasure, joy, comfort
Entry 1
delight, pleasure, joy, comfort
Entry 2
delight, joy

Collocations

horror movie, horror story, in horror, scream in horror, sheer horror
Entry 1
horror movie, horror story, in horror
Entry 2
horror movie, scream in horror, sheer horror

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