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horrify
/ ˈ³óÉ’°ùɪˌ´Ú²¹Éª /
verb
- to cause feelings of horror in; terrify; frighten
- to dismay or shock greatly
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Derived Forms
- ËŒ³ó´Ç°ù°ù¾±´Ú¾±Ëˆ³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³ó´Ç°ùr¾±Â·´Ú¾±Â·³¦²¹î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
- ³ó´Ç°ù۾±Â·´Ú²âi²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of horrify1
1785–95; < Latin ³ó´Ç°ù°ù¾±´Ú¾±³¦Äå°ù±ð to cause horror, equivalent to horri- (combining form of ³ó´Ç°ù°ùŧ°ù±ð to bristle with fear; horrendous ) + -´Ú¾±³¦Äå°ù±ð -fy
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When the military massacred protesters in the city of Gwangju, the nation was horrified.
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It’s beautiful and sad, horrifying and tragic, all-encompassing but also supremely lonely.
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The Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel said they were "horrified to wake up" to the news of the expanded military operation.
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He was horrified by what he found: "The conditions he was living in were appalling. I was absolutely astounded."
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She said she was "ashamed" and "horrified" by what she had done, but she had an unlikely supporter.
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