terrified

UK
/ˈtɛrɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪd/
terrifiedpast participle
UK
/ˈter.ɪ.faɪd/
US
/ˈter.əˌfaɪd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'terrify'; functions both attributively and predicatively.
Translations
The terrified hostages huddled together in the corner.
Les otages terrifiés se blottissaient dans le coin.
Additional translations
épouvantéPlus littéraire ou plus soutenu.
Definitions
Extremely frightened; overwhelmed by fear.
The terrified hostages huddled together in the corner.
terrifiedadjective
more terrified
Comp.
most terrified
Super.
UK
/ˈtɛrɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪd/
Translations
She was terrified of the thunderstorm that raged outside.
Elle était terrifiée par l'orage qui faisait rage dehors.
Additional translations
épouvantéPlus littéraire ou plus soutenu.
Definitions
Experiencing intense fear or anxiety.
She was terrified of the thunderstorm that raged outside.
terrifyverb

terrified

Past Simple

terrified
Past Simple
terrified
Past Participle
terrifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈtɛr.ə.faɪ/
Translations
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.
Le bruit soudain et fort a suffi à terrifier les enfants.
effrayerSouvent employé quand l’idée de peur est plus générale que « terrifier ».
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.
Le bruit soudain et fort a suffi à effrayer les enfants.
Additional translations
épouvanterRegistre plus littéraire.
Definitions
To fill with terror or great fear.
The sudden loud noise was enough to terrify the children.