noun
- plural of horror; things that cause intense fear, shock, or disgust
interjection
- an exclamation expressing shock, dismay, or mock horror
Usage: informal; British
Examples
- The documentary revealed the horrors of war.
- She couldn’t sleep after watching all those horror movies.
- The horrors of the natural disaster left the community devastated.
- Horrors! I forgot to submit my assignment on time.
- The museum exhibit displayed the horrors of historical injustices.
- He described the horrors he witnessed during the accident.
- Horrors! The cake has completely burned in the oven.