Meaning of terrify in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

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  1. Verb

    terrify

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Latin terrificare, from terrificus‘frightening’ (see terrific)

    Definitions

    1. fill with terror

    Examples

    • « frighten greatly »

    Derived terms

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