Definition of TERRIFY

terrify

Meanings

Verb

  • fill with terror; frighten greatly
  • To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
  • To menace or intimidate.
  • To make terrible.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French terrifier, from Latin terrificare.

Synonyms

terrorise, terrorize

Scrabble Score: 13

terrify is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
terrify is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
terrify is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

terrify is a valid Words With Friends word