Horrified

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrəˌfaɪ/

Horrified (verb)

  1. To cause strong fear or shock in someone, often because something is very frightening or upsetting.
  2. To make someone feel intense disgust or horror because something seems cruel, wrong, or disgusting.

Examples

  • The sudden noise horrified everyone in the room.
  • The dark hallway horrified her as she walked alone.