terrify (Meaning)

Wordnet

terrify (v)

fill with terror; frighten greatly

Webster

To make terrible.

To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten.

The horrifying scream of the banshee terrified the villagers, sending shivers down their spines.
The towering skyscraper's swaying in the gale terrified the occupants, threatening to collapse at any moment.
The deafening explosion terrified the nearby pedestrians, leaving them traumatized and in shock.
The sight of the monstrous creature lurking in the shadows terrified the hikers, freezing them in their tracks.
The oppressive silence of the empty forest terrified the lost child, amplifying every rustling leaf and creaking branch.
The impending thunderstorm terrified the townsfolk, as the sky turned an ominous shade of gray and the wind howled like a banshee.
The menacing growl of the Rottweiler terrified the intruder, prompting him to flee in terror.
The prospect of a nuclear war terrified the global community, casting a shadow of despair over the future.
The terrifying ordeal of being held captive for days shattered the victim's sanity, leaving them eternally scarred.
The gruesome sight of the mutilated body terrified the forensic team, underscoring the brutality of the crime.

fill with terror; frighten greatlyTo make terrible., To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten.

frighten, startle, scare, shock, shake, terrorize, scarify,spook, affright, panic

assure, reassure,reassure, assure, steel, console, inspire, comfort, encourage, soothe

The horrifying scream of the banshee terrified the villagers, sending shivers down their spines.

The towering skyscraper's swaying in the gale terrified the occupants, threatening to collapse at any moment.

The deafening explosion terrified the nearby pedestrians, leaving them traumatized and in shock.

The sight of the monstrous creature lurking in the shadows terrified the hikers, freezing them in their tracks.