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terrified

v.
US //ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪd// UK //tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪd// ter·ri·fied
  1. 1 to have filled with terror (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the past tense of 'terrify', meaning you made someone feel very scared.

    the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'terrify', meaning to fill someone with intense fear.

    Example

    The loud thunder terrified the small children during the night.

    Example

    The sudden collapse of the stock market terrified investors, leading to a massive sell-off of assets across the globe.

    Usage

    As a verb, it requires a direct object (the person being scared).

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