horror

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈhɔɹɚ/
/ˈhɒɹə/
/ˈhɑɹɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.

2 Definition

Something horrible; that which excites horror.

Example Sentences
  • I saw many horrors during the war.
3 Definition

Intense dislike or aversion; an abhorrence.

4 Definition

A genre of fiction designed to evoke a feeling of fear and suspense.

5 Definition

An individual work in this genre.

6 Definition

A nasty or ill-behaved person; a rascal or terror.

Example Sentences
  • The neighbour's kids are a pack of little horrors!
7 Definition

An intense anxiety or a nervous depression; often the horrors.

8 Definition

(plural) Delirium tremens.