Cool MateMeaning of Terrify
to make somebody feel extremely frightened
In simple words: To make someone very scared.
Terrify in a sentence
- Flying terrifies her.
- Stop it! You’re terrifying the children!
- He terrified employees at the bank into handing over cash.
How to use Terrify
Use 'terrify' when describing extreme fear. It's appropriate for storytelling or describing scary situations but less common in casual conversation. Avoid using with light-hearted topics.
Grammar pattern
terrify + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'tear a fry' — imagine a scary clown in a food truck scaring everyone away.
Related words
Collocations with Terrify
- terrify a child
- terrify someone
- terrify with a story
Common mistakes with Terrify
- Confused with 'scare' which is more casual.
- Wrongly used in passive voice without context (e.g., 'was terrified them').
- Using it in past tense incorrectly without context (e.g., 'terrifed').
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Frequently asked questions about Terrify
What does Terrify mean?
To make someone very scared.
What is the definition of Terrify?
to make somebody feel extremely frightened
How do you use Terrify in a sentence?
Flying terrifies her.
Can you give another example of Terrify?
Stop it! You’re terrifying the children!
What are synonyms for Terrify?
Common alternatives include frighten, scare, horrify, alarm, appall.
What is the opposite of Terrify?
Opposite meanings include calm, comfort, reassure.
What words go with Terrify?
It commonly pairs with terrify a child, terrify someone, terrify with a story.
What are common mistakes when using Terrify?
Confused with 'scare' which is more casual. Wrongly used in passive voice without context (e.g., 'was terrified them'). Using it in past tense incorrectly without context (e.g., 'terrifed').
How do you pronounce Terrify?
US: /["/ˈterɪfaɪ/","/ˈterɪfaɪz/","/ˈterɪfaɪd/","/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈterɪfaɪ/","/ˈterɪfaɪz/","/ˈterɪfaɪd/","/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Terrify?
Use 'terrify' when describing extreme fear. It's appropriate for storytelling or describing scary situations but less common in casual conversation. Avoid using with light-hearted topics.
What CEFR level is Terrify?
"Terrify" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.