In horror Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɔɹɝ
in HORR-er
ˈɪn/ /hˈɒɹɐ
in HORR-uh
Definición
If you do something 'in horror,' you react with strong fear or shock, often because something terrible or frightening has happened.
Uso & Matices
'In horror' is formal and common in writing or dramatic storytelling. Typically follows verbs of reaction (e.g., 'stared in horror,' 'cried in horror'). Not used for mild surprise or everyday fear—implies a strong, negative emotional shock.
Spanish: con horrorPortuguese (BR): com horrorPortuguese (PT): com horrorChinese (Simplified): 惊恐地Chinese (Traditional): 驚恐地Hindi: आतंकित होकरArabic: بذهول - برعبBengali: ভয়ে - আতঙ্কেRussian: в ужасеJapanese: 恐怖で - 恐ろしさでVietnamese: hoảng sợ - kinh hoàngKorean: 공포에Turkish: dehşet içindeUrdu: خوف سے - دہشت سےIndonesian: dengan ngeri - dengan ketakutan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She screamed in horror when she saw the spider.
basic
They looked in horror at the damage after the storm.
basic
The children ran away in horror from the loud noise.
basic
He froze in horror when the lights suddenly went out.
natural
I watched in horror as the cup fell to the floor and shattered.
natural
The audience sat silent in horror as the scene unfolded.
natural