Definition of horror

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Horror (n.) That which excites horror or dread, or is horrible; gloom; dreariness..

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Horror :: Horror (n.) That which excites horror or dread, or is horrible; gloom; dreariness..
Deep :: Deep (superl.) Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror..
Shock :: Shock (v.) To strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust; to cause to recoil; as, his violence shocked his associates..
Horror-sticken :: Horror-sticken (a.) Struck with horror; horrified.
Ugh :: Ugh (interj.) An exclamation expressive of disgust, horror, or recoil. Its utterance is usually accompanied by a shudder..
Abhor :: Abhor (v. t.) To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.
Horrid :: Horrid (a.) Fitted to excite horror; dreadful; hideous; shocking; hence, very offensive..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To make a sudden impression upon, as by a blow; to affect sensibly with some strong emotion; as, to strike the mind, with surprise; to strike one with wonder, alarm, dread, or horror..
Necrophobia :: Necrophobia (n.) An exaggerated fear of death or horror of dead bodies.
Horrify :: Horrify (v. t.) To cause to feel horror; to strike or impress with horror; as, the sight horrified the beholders..
Appall :: Appall (a.) To depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear in such a manner that the mind shrinks, or loses its firmness; to overcome with sudden terror or horror; to dismay; as, the sight appalled the stoutest heart..
Amazement :: Amazement (n.) The condition of being amazed; bewilderment [Obs.]; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration..
Awful :: Awful (a.) Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling; terrible; as, an awful scene..
Horribly :: Horribly (adv.) In a manner to excite horror; dreadfully; terribly.
Horror-struck :: Horror-struck (a.) Horror-stricken; horrified.
Thrill :: Thrill (n.) A sensation as of being thrilled; a tremulous excitement; as, a thrill of horror; a thrill of joy..
Aghast :: Aghast (a & p. p.) Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
Horror :: Horror (n.) A painful emotion of fear, dread, and abhorrence; a shuddering with terror and detestation; the feeling inspired by something frightful and shocking..
Shrink :: Shrink (v. i.) To withdraw or retire, as from danger; to decline action from fear; to recoil, as in fear, horror, or distress..
Abhor :: Abhor (v. i.) To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary or averse; -- with.
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