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Recent Examples of terrify There is no need for the theatrics of establishing disaster footage; these patients could simply stream into the ER, freezing and terrified, allowing the doctors to react in revealing, human ways. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025 Since its debut in 2012, the NBC procedural drama has released 13 seasons featuring its ensemble of dedicated firefighters, paramedics and rescue personnel who work to save the city’s residents from terrifying life-or-death situations. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Charli adds as the woman’s face subtly transforms from patient to terrified. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025 What is your trick for acting terrified in front of the camera? William Earl, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for terrify
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Verb
  • An American Airlines flight was forced to turn back around after a disruptive passenger began to frighten other passengers on the way from New York to Milan on Tuesday, April 8, the airline said.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.
    Zameena Mejia, Refinery29, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • As part of their efforts, the duo are trained to simply scare the animals off and run five to seven miles daily, rain or shine.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Ant scare Anthony Edwards finished with a team-high 28 points on an efficient 10-for-15 shooting from the field.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In a now-viral video from Stacy Goss, the family was startled by the sight of a huge bald eagle gawking at them, but more concerningly, at their dog Gnocchi.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Area residents might remember similar sights of helicopters in 2023, when the sounds of gunfire and explosions from military training startled some in the Kansas City metro.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Terrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrify. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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