terrified

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely frightened or scared.

  - "She was terrified after seeing the ghost."
  - "The children were terrified during the thunderstorm."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with terrified
quiver , tremble , shiver , giver , liver , riveter

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Variants

List of all variants of terrified that leads to same result
terrified , terrifies , terrify , terrifying

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Etymology

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From Old French terribler, from terrer 'to frighten'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'terrified' is often used in legal contexts to describe a state of extreme fear or panic.

2. In psychology, the fear response is a complex process that involves the amygdala, hypothalamus, and other parts of the brain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: A natural response to a perceived threat. It is an emotion characterized by anxiety and apprehension, which can lead to a fight or flight response.

2. Anxiety: A feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, the feeling of being terrified is often used to build suspense and create a sense of fear in readers. It is also a common emotion experienced in horror films and other forms of media.

How to Memorize "terrified"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you are terrified. Visualize the sights, sounds, and feelings associated with being terrified.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'terrified' with the feeling of being scared or frightened to the point of being unable to move or act.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'terrified' with the acronym 'Trembling, Running, Eyes wide, Acknowledging fear, Inwardly quivering, Frightened, Overwhelmed, Intense'.

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