B1verbemotionsmedia
US/ˈhɔːr.ɪ.faɪ/
UK/ˈhɒr.ɪ.faɪ/
to make someone feel very shocked, afraid or disgusted
In context
The news of the accident horrified everyone in the small town.
It horrifies me to think how many animals lose their homes.
The photos horrified viewers and led to demands for change.
Words that go with horrify
verb + noun
- horrify the publicThe crime was so brutal that it horrified the public.
- horrify viewersThe documentary horrified viewers across the country.
- horrify the worldThe images horrified the world.
verb + preposition
- be horrified byWe were horrified by the state of the kitchen.
- be horrified atShe was horrified at the price of a simple meal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am horrifying by the news.Correct: I am horrified by the news.