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terrified

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈterɪfaɪd/

terrified means: Very frightened.

adjective

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Very frightened.

  • I am terrified of snakes.
  • The noise left the children terrified.
  • She was terrified that someone would find her.

How to use it: terrified of someone/something (He is terrified of dogs.); terrified to do something (She was terrified to open the door.); terrified that… (I was terrified that the bridge would collapse.)

Similar words: scared stiff, petrified, frightened

Common phrases: terrified of something, absolutely terrified, terrified child

Questions about terrified

What does terrified mean?

Very frightened.

What is terrified in other languages?

Türkçe: dehşete kapılmış · Español: aterrorizado · Français: terrifié · Deutsch: verängstigt · Italiano: terrorizzato · 日本語: おびえた

How do you pronounce terrified?

It is pronounced /ˈterɪfaɪd/.

How do you use terrified in a sentence?

I am terrified of snakes. The noise left the children terrified.

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