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terrified
UK
/ˈtɛrɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪd/
Translations
UK
/ˈter.ɪ.faɪd/
US
/ˈter.əˌfaɪd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'terrify'; functions both attributively and predicatively.
The terrified hostages huddled together in the corner.
Les otages terrifiés se blottissaient dans le coin.
Additional translations
more terrified
Comp.
most terrified
Super.
UK
/ˈtɛrɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪd/
She was terrified of the thunderstorm that raged outside.
Elle était terrifiée par l'orage qui faisait rage dehors.
Additional translations
terrified
Past Simple
terrified
Past Simple
terrified
Past Participle
terrifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈtɛr.ə.faɪ/
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.
Le bruit soudain et fort a suffi à terrifier les enfants.
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.
Le bruit soudain et fort a suffi à effrayer les enfants.
Additional translations
Definitions
The terrified hostages huddled together in the corner.
She was terrified of the thunderstorm that raged outside.
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.