horrify | Definition of horrify

Synonyms and Antonyms of horrify

to strike with fear

the old black-and-white psychological thriller still horrifies audiences

Synonyms of horrify

affright, alarm (also alarum), fright, frighten, panic, scare, scarify, shock, spook, startle, terrify, terrorize

Words Related to horrify

appall (also appal), bowl over, dismay, floor, jolt, shake, shake up

amaze, astound, awe

chill, daunt, demoralize, dispirit, emasculate, psych (out), undo, unman, unnerve, unstring

discomfort, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distract, distress, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset, worry

Phrases Synonymous with horrify

give one the creeps, make one's flesh creep (or crawl)

Near Antonyms of horrify

assure, cheer, comfort, console, solace, soothe

embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel

Antonyms of horrify