terrify

Meanings

• verb

  Instill great fear in; cause to be extremely frightened or intimidated.

• verb

  Cause to be extremely frightened or intimidated.

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Rhymes

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nervy , merry , quervy , ferry

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Variants

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terrified , terrifies , terrify , terrifying

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Forms

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terrifies, terrified, terrifying

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Etymology

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From Old French terribiler, from terribile, from terre terrible, from terre(m) earth (see tell the earth) + terrible.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'terrify' appears in the title of H.P. Lovecraft's famous horror story 'The Terrible Old Man'.

2. The fear response is a survival mechanism that helps us avoid danger and protect ourselves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: A natural response to perceived danger or threat. It is an emotion characterized by anxiety and apprehension.

2. Horror: A genre of fiction that is intended to elicit fear, dread, and disgust. It often involves supernatural or fantastical elements.

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Culture

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In literature, 'terrify' is often used to describe the effect of a horror story or a frightening character. It is also used in the context of fear induced by natural disasters, dangerous animals, or threatening situations.

How to Memorize "terrify"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you are in danger and someone or something is trying to frighten you. Visualize the details of the situation, such as the appearance of the person or thing, the sounds around you, and the feeling of fear in your body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'terrify' with the feeling of fear. Think of a time when you were really scared and recall the details of the situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-E-R-R-I-F-Y to remember the meaning of the word: T - Terrifying E - Extremely R - Really R - Right In F - Frightens Y - You

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