terrify

Example Sentences

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And yes, SVB should terrify anyone paying attention.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

That should terrify every American, because once one group loses equal protection under the law, others will follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Katie Gauche, of the Disabled Children's Partnership, said the idea of scrapping plans will "terrify families".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

The sum effect is to silence and terrify and isolate people who need to be able to ask for help in the midst of a crisis.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2024

“I think it’s dumb to terrify those little birds like that. Now don’t bother me, I’m reading.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols