IELTS Anvil

horrifying

CEFR: B2
Filling someone with intense horror, terror, profound shock, or visceral fear through gruesome reality.

Synonyms

  • appalling
  • shocking
  • abhorrent

Common Collocations

  • horrifying experience
  • horrifying details
  • truly horrifying

Example Sentence

The documentary revealed horrifying statistics regarding civilian casualties during the historical conflict.

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