horror
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3.4
- noun
- /ˈhɔrər/
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terror
- The horror of the abandoned house sent chills down my spine.
- a horror film
- a horror story
- a horror movie
There are true bad stories, true horror stories, true crime.
- There are true bad stories, true horror stories, true crime.
- What did he do there, given the horrors of that society and its history?
- She is really into the horror genre, which I think is so cool.
- It makes the the horrors of war seem glorious and righteous.
- There are certain things, certain horrors in our world that we cannot defeat.
- He said, no one knows all we can tell you, just unknown horrors, he thought.
- And they've heard so many horror stories from other married men about this.
- So it is a it's a comedy horror movie.
- I understand there's a taste of horror to this novel.
Examples
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On his face was a look of fear and horror such as I hope never to see again.
Fiction book (1994) -
And he told him the horrors that had been going on.
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What did he do there, given the horrors of that society and its history?
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There are certain things, certain horrors in our world that we cannot defeat.
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She is really into the horror genre, which I think is so cool.
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I was so glad to escape from the horrors of my own hospitality...
Academic text (1994) -
Order is gradually restored, but more horrors are to come.
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Hands down scariest horror film I've ever watched.
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He experienced sheer horror when he realized he was alone in the dark.
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The documentary revealed the horrors of war, showcasing the devastating impact on civilians.
Synonyms
640
3.5
A very unpleasant situation that causes a lot of worry and trouble
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6.8
A situation that is chaotic and full of problems
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7.3
A building where people are hurt or frightened
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Etymology
Horror comes from the Latin horrere 'to bristle' or 'to shudder', and a horror can be thought of as something that makes your hair stand on end — a person or thing that causes strong fear, shock, or disgust.