Word verb
terrified
v.
US /ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪd/ UK /tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪd/ ter·ri·fied
Definition
- 01 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.
Simple“The loud thunder terrified the small children during the night.”
In context“The sudden collapse of the stock market terrified investors, leading to a massive sell-off of assets across the globe.”
UsageAs a verb, it requires a direct object (the person being scared).
Synonyms
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated