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horror

[ˈhɒrə]

horror Definition

  • 1an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
  • 2a genre of fiction, film, and television that is intended to scare or unsettle the audience

Using horror: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "horror" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She felt a horror at the sight of the dead body.

  • Example

    The movie was full of horror and suspense.

  • Example

    The horrors of war cannot be overstated.

  • Example

    The book is a classic of horror literature.

horror Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for horror

Idioms Using horror

  • an intense dislike or aversion to something

    Example

    He had a horror of spiders and would scream if he saw one.

  • the horrors

    extreme anxiety or distress, often related to traumatic experiences

    Example

    After the accident, she suffered from the horrors and couldn't sleep.

  • not cause fear or anxiety in someone

    Example

    The idea of public speaking holds no horror for him; in fact, he enjoys it.

Phrases with horror

  • a situation or event that is unpleasant or disturbing to witness

    Example

    The accident on the highway was a real horror show.

  • a film that is intended to scare or unsettle the audience, often featuring supernatural or macabre elements

    Example

    I don't like horror movies because they give me nightmares.

  • a tale of terror or suspense, often featuring supernatural or macabre elements

    Example

    The campfire horror stories kept us up all night.

Origins of horror

from Latin 'horror', meaning 'a bristling, a shaking, a trembling'

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Summary: horror in Brief

The term 'horror' [ˈhɒrə] refers to an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust, as well as a genre of fiction, film, and television that aims to scare or unsettle the audience. Examples of horror include the horrors of war and classic horror literature. Phrases like 'horror show' and 'horror movie' denote unpleasant or disturbing situations or films, while idioms like 'a horror of something' indicate intense dislike or aversion.

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