Definitions

1. verb

to cause horror or intense fear in someone

“The scary movie was designed to horrify the audience.”

2. verb

to fill someone with horror or disgust

“The gruesome scene in the film was meant to horrify the viewers.”

3. verb

to shock or disgust someone severely

“The news of the accident was enough to horrify her.”

4. noun

the act of filling someone with horror or fear

“The film’s horrific scenes were intended to be a deterrent.”