American English pronunciation
How to pronounce terrified
IPA transcription: ['tɛɹə,faɪd]
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Verb
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fill with terror; frighten greatly
Adjective
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thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
“became panicky as the snow deepened”
“felt panicked before each exam”
“trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd”
“the terrified horse bolted”
Usage examples
- The people, terrified by the monster, attacked it when it drew nigh.
- Because he was terrified, the boy didn't answer.
- There was something about the old gentleman which puzzled and rather terrified me.
- Terrified her theft will be revealed, Rosalie insists the story is true.
- Because he was terrified, the boy didn't answer.
- Because he was terrified, the boy didn't answer.
- Terrified cats scamper across the road.
- Because he was terrified, the boy didn't answer.
- There was something about the old gentleman which puzzled and rather terrified me.
- The men were terrified at his sorcery.