Terrify

//ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ//

Word Type

Verb

The word "terrify" can be used as a verb.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

affright fright frighten scare

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Related Terms

terrible terrific terrifying terror terrorist terrorize

Related Terms

frighten intimidate menace terrible terrific terrifying terror terrorist terrorize

Synonym Network

affray affright frighten scare startle

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