Definitions for: Terrify

[v] fill with terror; frighten greatly

Webster (1913) Definition: Ter"ri*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Terrified; p. pr. &
vb. n. Terrifying.] [L. terrere to frighten + -fy: cf. F.
terrifier, L. terrificare. See Terrific, and -fy.]
1. To make terrible. [Obs.]

If the law, instead of aggravating and terrifying
sin, shall give out license, it foils itself.
--Milton.

2. To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten.

When ye shall hear of wars . . . be not terrified.
--Luke xxi. 9.

Synonyms: terrorise, terrorize

See Also: affright, fright, frighten, panic, scare

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