terrify
How many syllables in terrify?
There are 3 syllables in the word terrify.How to pronounce terrify:
Definition of terrify:
- terrify:
- The past tense of Terrify is terrified.
Synonyms for terrify:
affright
alarm
fill with terror
fright
frighten
frighten out of your wits
horrify
intimidate
make your blood run cold
make your flesh creep
make your hair stand on end
panic
petrify
put the fear of god into
scare
scare the bejesus out of
scare to death
scarify
shake
shock
spook
startle
terrorize
Antonyms for terrify:
aid
allay
appeal
appease
assist
assuage
assure
besoothe
bolster
boost
bore
buoy
buoy up
calm
cheer
cheer up
clarify
clear up
comfort
compose
console
delight
ease
embolden
encourage
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