terrify

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid
  • verb: to drive or impel by menacing
  • synonyms: frighten

Examples

  • She was 'terrified' that she was going to die alone. = She was 'terrified' of dying alone.

  • I was/felt 'terrified' and just wanted to go home.

  • The thought of losing his job has him 'terrified'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Leave me alone! Well he's definitely unhappy! I'm gonna try and keep him that way. You're not a match for him, Cap. Thanks, Barton. You know what's in that cradle? The power to make real change. And that terrifies you. I wouldn't call it a comfort. Stop it! We got a window. , ... Give 'em hell. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron