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horrifying





ADJECTIVE
chilling
Synonyms












Example Sentences

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Al Otro Lado is another truly horrifying decision with, again, Sam Alito writing for the six.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

At the time, Hilton shared the devastating news on Instagram, revealing that she had been watching live news coverage when she saw the horrifying flames consume her own house.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Choi becoming persona non grata for pot hardly seemed fair in light of that horrifying revelation.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey said the incident was "horrifying" and called on the government to "confront antisemitism wherever it appears"

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

A thousand images raced through Michael’s mind, all of them horrifying.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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