Definitions

1. noun

a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust, especially at something terrible or frightening.

“The movie’s horror theme scared many viewers away.”

2. noun

a frightening or repulsive object or situation.

“The abandoned house was a horror to behold.”

3. noun

a type of fiction, especially a novel or film, that is intended to thrill or frighten the reader or viewer.

“The new horror novel was a bestseller in the summer.”

4. noun

a feeling of intense dislike or revulsion.

“The smell of the rotting food was a horror to her sensitive nose.”

5. verb

to cause or feel fear, shock, or disgust.

“The news of the tragedy horrified many people around the world.”