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horror

noun

Something that inspires horror; something horrible

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
R
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhɔɹɚ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Something that inspires horror; something horrible

    “The painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him”

noun

  1. Intense aversion

noun

  1. Intense and profound fear

In context

Example Sentences

The painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him

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Synonyms

repugnancerepulsionrevulsion

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