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horror

/ˈhɔɹɚ/ /ˈhɒɹə/ /ˈhɑɹɚ/

Meanings
noun
An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.

Examples :

"The news report caused a wave of horror in the community. "
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Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration depression

depression noun

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

Illustration repugnance

repugnance noun

/rɪˈpʌɡnəns/ /riˈpʌɡnəns/

Extreme aversion, repulsion.

"My son's loud, disruptive behavior in the library generated a strong feeling of repugnance in the other patrons. "

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration abhorrence

abhorrence noun

/əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɑɹ.n̩s/

Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.

"Her abhorrence of violence was so strong that she couldn't even watch action movies. "

Illustration unexpected

unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration distressing

distressing verb

/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/

To cause strain or anxiety to someone.

"The long, confusing instructions for the project distressed the students. "

Illustration horrible

horrible noun

/ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/

A thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act.

"Failing the final exam was a horrible prospect for Sarah. "

Illustration terrified

terrified adjective

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/

Extremely frightened.

"The child was terrified of the loud thunder. "

Illustration aversion

aversion noun

/əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/

Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.

"Due to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip."