Terrifies Meaning in English
word · lemma: terrify
Definition
To make someone feel extremely scared or full of terror.
Usage & Nuances
'Terrifies' is formal and strong; it's not used for mild fear. Common structures: 'It terrifies me', 'The idea terrifies her.' Used mostly for things, situations, or ideas—not usually with people as the subject.
Spanish: aterroriza - aterraPortuguese (BR): aterroriza - apavoraPortuguese (PT): aterroriza - assusta muitoChinese (Simplified): 使恐惧 - 使害怕Chinese (Traditional): 使恐懼 - 使害怕Hindi: डरा देता है - डराता हैArabic: يُرعب - يُخيف بشدةBengali: ভীষণ ভীত করে - আতঙ্কিত করেRussian: ужасает - страшитJapanese: 怖がらせる - 恐怖を与えるVietnamese: làm kinh hãi - làm sợ hãiKorean: 겁에 질리게 하다 - 공포에 떨게 하다Turkish: dehşete düşürmek - korkutmak (şiddetli)Urdu: خوف زدہ کرنا - دہشت زدہ کرناIndonesian: menakutkan - membuat sangat takut
Example Sentences
The dark terrifies him.
basic
The loud noise terrifies my cat.
basic
Losing her keys terrifies her.
basic
Just thinking about flying terrifies me.
natural
The idea of public speaking terrifies a lot of people.
natural
He never watches horror movies—they absolutely terrify him.
natural