horrifies (Meaning)

horrifies

to fill with distaste, to cause to feel horror

The thought of heights horrifies me, making me faint at the mere sight of a tall building.
The gruesome crime scene horrifies the investigators, who are hardened to such sights.
The animal's suffering horrifies the veterinarian, who vows to end its pain as quickly and humanely as possible.
The child's screams of terror horrifies her parents, who rush to her side in a panic.
The sight of the mangled car accident horrifies the bystanders, who watch in stunned silence.
The political instability horrifies the citizens, who fear for their safety and the future of their country.
The cruel and unusual punishment horrifies the international community, who condemn such violations of human rights.
The invasive surgery horrifies the patient, who is terrified of the unknown and the possibility of complications.
The devastating earthquake horrifies the survivors, who have lost everything and are left with nothing but grief.
The realization that his loved one is gone horrifies the heartbroken individual, who feels as though a part of them has died too.

to fill with distaste, to cause to feel horror

startles, terrifies, scares,frightens, appals, spooks, scarifies, appalls,shocks, terrorizes

cheers, assures,reassures,soothes, consoles, encourages, inspires, comforts, heartens,emboldens

The thought of heights horrifies me, making me faint at the mere sight of a tall building.

The gruesome crime scene horrifies the investigators, who are hardened to such sights.

The animal's suffering horrifies the veterinarian, who vows to end its pain as quickly and humanely as possible.

The child's screams of terror horrifies her parents, who rush to her side in a panic.