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UK/["/ˈhɒrə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈhɔːrər/"]/

Meaning of Horror

a feeling of great shock or fear

In simple words: A type of story that is meant to scare or frighten people.

Horror in a sentence

  • The horror movie was so terrifying that I couldn't sleep afterwards.
  • She felt a sense of horror when she heard the news about the accident.
  • The horror of war is something that many people try to forget.
  • He enjoys writing horror stories because they allow for creativity and suspense.
  • The haunted house was filled with horror, and guests ran out screaming.

How to use Horror

Used to describe movies, books, or experiences that are scary. Avoid using in casual contexts where lighter genres are discussed, like comedy.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'horrible' to remember 'horror' – both relate to fear and fright.

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Collocations with Horror

Synonyms for Horror

Opposites of Horror

Common mistakes with Horror

  • Confused with 'terror' - 'horror' refers to the genre, while 'terror' is an intense feeling.
  • Mispronounce it as 'hore-er' instead of 'hor-er'.
  • Using 'horror' to describe something bad or unpleasant outside of the scary context.

Compare Horror with Terror, Fear, Dread, Panic

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Frequently asked questions about Horror

What does Horror mean?

A type of story that is meant to scare or frighten people.

What is the definition of Horror?

a feeling of great shock or fear

How do you use Horror in a sentence?

The horror movie was so terrifying that I couldn't sleep afterwards.

Can you give another example of Horror?

She felt a sense of horror when she heard the news about the accident.

What are synonyms for Horror?

Common alternatives include terror, fright, fear, dread, panic.

What is the opposite of Horror?

Opposite meanings include joy, happiness, delight.

What words go with Horror?

It commonly pairs with abject, absolute, pure, feel, have, fill somebody with, film, movie, story, in horror, to your horror, with horror, a look of horror, full, real, true, commit, inflict, perpetrate, full, real, true, commit, inflict, perpetrate, abject, absolute, pure, feel, have, fill somebody with, film, movie, story, in horror, to your horror, with horror, a look of horror.

What are common mistakes when using Horror?

Confused with 'terror' - 'horror' refers to the genre, while 'terror' is an intense feeling. Mispronounce it as 'hore-er' instead of 'hor-er'. Using 'horror' to describe something bad or unpleasant outside of the scary context.

How do you pronounce Horror?

US: /["/ˈhɔːrər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɒrə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Horror?

Used to describe movies, books, or experiences that are scary. Avoid using in casual contexts where lighter genres are discussed, like comedy.

What CEFR level is Horror?

"Horror" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.