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horrified

[hawr-uh-fahyd, hor-] / ˈhɔr əˌfaɪd, ˈhɒr- /
ADJECTIVE
frightened
Synonyms


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Telemachus is horrified that a boy would murder his own mother, but Menelaus sets him straight.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

A witness alleged that the e-bike rider tried to flee but was detained by horrified onlookers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

I’m sure many Dodgers fans were equally horrified with your behavior.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

"This is the first time they've heard this evidence in detail, and they're horrified," the family's attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, told the BBC after the court hearing.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

She looked up at the crowd, which sat frozen in horrified silence.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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