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Horrify Definition & Meaning

horrify
verb
  1. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us"

"Horrify" in song lyrics

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  • "Cause I terrify, scare, and horrify"
    Lord Finesse and DJ Mike Smooth — Baby, You Nasty
  • "I give ya my flavour, when I terrify and horrify"
    Maestro Fresh Wes — Mic Mechanism

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Frequently asked questions

What does horrify mean?
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us"
What part of speech is horrify?
Horrify is a verb.

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