horrorize

/hɔːrəˈraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

“The gruesome scene in the movie horrorized the audience.”

2. verb

to inspire or cause horror; to be terrifying

“The haunted house horrorized the visitors with its creepy atmosphere.”

3. noun

the act of inspiring or causing horror

“The horrorization of the film was due to its graphic content.”

Synonyms

  • appall
  • dismay
  • horrify
  • terrify

Antonyms

  • delight
  • enchant