1. to cause someone to feel shock, fear, or disgust
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in passive voice

Examples

• The violent scene in the movie horrified the audience.
• I was horrified to learn about the accident.
• The conditions in the abandoned building horrified the inspectors.
• She was horrified by his rude behavior at dinner.
• News of the disaster horrified people around the world.
• The thought of losing her job horrified her.
• They were horrified when they discovered the truth.