horrification

Meanings

• Noun

  An intense feeling of fear, terror, or dread.

  - "The horrification on her face was palpable as she watched the accident."
  - "The horrification caused by the monster in the story was intended to elicit fear in the reader."

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Variants

List of all variants of horrification that leads to same result
horrific , horrifically

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'horrere', meaning to bristle with fear or to shudder.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'horrification' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. In psychology, horrification is a common response to traumatic events and can lead to long-term psychological damage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: A natural response to a perceived threat or danger. Fear is a complex emotion that can manifest as anxiety, panic, or terror.

2. Terror: An intense feeling of fear or dread, often used to describe a prolonged or extreme state of fear.

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Culture

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In literature and art, horrification is often used to evoke fear and suspense in the audience. It can be used to describe the intense emotional response to a terrifying event or situation.

How to Memorize "horrification"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a face contorted with fear and terror. Visualize the emotion spreading from the eyes to the rest of the face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'horrification' with the feeling of fear or terror. Think of a time when you felt truly scared or terrified.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Horrors on Faces' to remember the meaning of horrification. Visualize horrified faces to help remember the definition.

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