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   horror

   /ˈhɒrə/

   noun

   • 1. an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust: "children screamed in horror" Similar terrorfearfear and tremblingfearfulnessfrightalarmpanicdreadtrepidationOpposite delight
   • ▪ a thing causing a feeling of horror: "photographs showed the horror of the tragedy" Similar awfulnessfrightfulnesscrueltysavagerygruesomenessghastlinesshideousnessatrocityoutragecrimebarbarity
   • ▪ a literary or film genre concerned with arousing feelings of horror: "a horror film"
   • ▪ intense dismay: "to her horror she found that a thief had stolen the machine" Similar dismayconsternationperturbationalarmdistressdisgustoutrageshockOpposite satisfaction
   • ▪ used to express dismay: humorous "horrors, two buttons were missing!"
   • ▪ intense dislike: "many have a horror of consulting a dictionary"
   • ▪ an attack of extreme nervousness or anxiety: "the mere thought of it gives me the horrors"
   • 2. a bad or mischievous person, especially a child: informal "that little horror Zach was around" Similar rascaldevilimpmonkeyscampinformal:terrorholy terrorscallywagperishertykescallionvarminthellionarchaic:scapegracerapscallion

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin horror, from horrere ‘tremble, shudder’ (see horrid).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHORROR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Horror is a noun that means an extremely strong feeling of fear and shock, or the frightening and shocking character of something. It can also refer to frightening films, TV programmes, books, etc., or a child who behaves very badly.

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     HORROR meaning: 1. an extremely strong feeling of fear and...

   • Horror: Thai Translation

     horror translate: ความหวาดกลัว, คน หรือสิ่งที่คอยขัดแย้ง....

   • Horror: German Translation

     HORROR translate: das Entsetzen, der Gräuel. Learn more in...

   • Horror: Arabic Translation

     HORROR translate: رُعْب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Horror: French Translation

     HORROR translate: horreur [feminine], épouvante [feminine],...

   • Horror: Russian Translation

     HORROR translate: ужас . Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › horrorHorror Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word horror as a noun and an adjective. Horror can mean painful and intense fear, dread, or dismay, or something that inspires horror.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › horrorHORROR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Horror definition: an overwhelming and painful feeling caused by something frightfully shocking, terrifying, or revolting; a shuddering fear. See examples of HORROR used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHORROR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Horror is a feeling of great shock, fear, and worry caused by something extremely unpleasant. It can also be a noun for something or someone very bad, ugly, or frightening, or an adjective for something intended to cause horror.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhorror noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Horror is a feeling of great shock or fear, a very unpleasant or frightening experience, or a type of book, film, etc. that is designed to frighten people. Learn how to use horror in different contexts and idioms with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › horrorhorror noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈhɔrər/ , /ˈhɑrər/. [uncountable] a feeling of great shock, fear, or disgust People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. With a look of horror, he asked if the doctor thought he had cancer.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › horrorHorror - definition of horror by The Free Dictionary

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   Horror is an intense feeling of fear, loathing, or disgust, or a genre of fiction that evokes such emotions. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of horror from various dictionaries and sources.