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Horror

/ˈhɔɹɚ/

An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.

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📖 Definitions of "Horror"

noun

1
An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
2
Something horrible; that which excites horror.
"I saw many horrors during the war."
3
Intense dislike or aversion; an abhorrence.
4
A genre of fiction designed to evoke a feeling of fear and suspense.

🔄 Synonyms of "Horror"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
revulsionnoun	Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.
repulsionnoun	An extreme dislike of something, or hostility to something.
repugnancenoun	Extreme aversion, repulsion.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Horror"

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Word	Definition
repugnancenoun	Extreme aversion, repulsion.
revulsionnoun	Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.
repulsionnoun	An extreme dislike of something, or hostility to something.
terrornoun	(countable, uncountable) Intense dread, fright, or fear.
fearnoun	(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
scarynoun	Barren land having only a thin coat of grass.
scarenoun	A cause of terror or alarm; a panic; something that inspires fear or dread.
horrifying	Tending to inspire horror; that horrifies; horrific.
anxietynoun	An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
horriblenoun	A thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act.
dreadnoun	Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.
consternationnoun	Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
horrific	Causing horror; horrifying.
dreadfulnoun	A shocker: a report of a crime written in a provokingly lurid style.
terrible	Very unpleasant; disagreeable.
anguishnoun	Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
dismaynoun	A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
frightnoun	A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
horrendous	Extremely bad; awful; terrible.
outragenoun	(uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.