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terrify

verb

/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

The loud thunder terrified the children.

frighten, scare, alarm, startle, petrify

comfort, reassure, calm

terrify someone, absolutely terrify, terrify the crowd

to cut into pieces with quick, heavy blows

to fasten with a lock; to secure; to prevent access

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

To adjust or modify according to a new standard or plan; to reassess and realign.

to stop sleeping; to become alert

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status