Synonyms for

Horror

Verb / ˈhɔ:rɜ: / Another word for horror — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

Synonyms & similar words

repulsion revulsion repugnance terror fear dread panic alarm shock revulsion disgust abhorrence repulsion aversion detestation loathing hate hatred horridness monstrosity atrociousness repugnance antipathy

Synonyms by register

Formal

terror dread consternation trepidation

Informal

scare fright jitters heebie-jeebies

Literary

abomination ghastliness terror

Antonyms

calm comfort joy pleasure peace delight serenity

Common collocations

  • horror movie
  • horror story
  • pure horror
  • face of horror
  • sense of horror
  • horror film
  • horror novel

Word family

noun horror
verb horrify
adjective horrific
adverb horrifically

Usage note

Horror typically refers to intense fear or shock, often caused by something gruesome or terrifying. It can also refer to a genre of fiction or film designed to evoke such feelings.

Example sentences

  1. The horror movie scared me.
  2. I felt a sense of horror when I saw the snake.
  3. The horror of war is unimaginable.
  4. She screamed in horror at the sight of the spider.
  5. I dont like horror stories.

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