Definitions
- Describing a state of extreme fear or terror that causes one to become paralyzed or frozen. - Referring to a feeling of intense anxiety or dread that can be overwhelming and immobilizing. - Talking about a situation where someone is so scared that they cannot move or react.
- Describing a state of extreme fear or panic that can cause physical symptoms like shaking or sweating. - Referring to a feeling of intense fright or horror that can be overwhelming and debilitating. - Talking about a situation where someone is so scared that they feel like they are going to die.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of extreme fear or panic.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation that causes fear or panic.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Petrified implies a more extreme level of fear that can cause paralysis or immobility, while terrified implies a high level of fear that can cause physical symptoms like shaking or sweating.
- 2Duration: Petrified can imply a longer-lasting state of fear or anxiety, while terrified may be more short-lived.
- 3Connotation: Petrified has a connotation of being frozen or immobilized, while terrified has a connotation of being overwhelmed or panicked.
- 4Usage: Petrified is less commonly used than terrified in everyday language.
Remember this!
Petrified and terrified are both synonyms for extreme fear or panic. However, petrified implies a more extreme level of fear that can cause paralysis or immobility, while terrified implies a high level of fear that can cause physical symptoms like shaking or sweating. Additionally, petrified is less commonly used than terrified in everyday language.
