Definitions
- Describing a feeling of intense fear or shock caused by something unexpected or terrifying. - Referring to an event or situation that is deeply disturbing or unsettling. - Talking about a reaction to something that is gruesome, violent, or graphic in nature.
- Describing a feeling of shock or disgust at something morally repugnant or offensive. - Referring to an event or situation that is deeply disturbing or offensive. - Talking about a reaction to something that is unethical, immoral, or unacceptable in society.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe strong negative reactions to something.
- 2Both words convey a sense of shock or disgust.
- 3Both words can be used to describe events or situations that are deeply disturbing or unsettling.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Horrify is often associated with a stronger emotional response than appall.
- 2Nature: Horrify is typically used to describe something that is frightening or graphic, while appall is used to describe something that is morally repugnant or offensive.
- 3Usage: Horrify is more commonly used in the context of horror movies or books, while appall is used more broadly to describe any situation that is deeply disturbing or offensive.
- 4Connotation: Horrify has a connotation of fear or terror, while appall has a connotation of moral outrage or disgust.
Remember this!
Horrify and appall are synonyms that describe strong negative reactions to something. However, horrify is typically used to describe something that is frightening or graphic, while appall is used to describe something that is morally repugnant or offensive. Additionally, horrify is often associated with a stronger emotional response than appall.
