- present participle of horrify.
horrifying
Example Sentences
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Al Otro Lado is another truly horrifying decision with, again, Sam Alito writing for the six.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Videos show horrifying, but now predictable, images of entire blocks flattened and basic infrastructure in shambles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
At the time, Hilton shared the devastating news on Instagram, revealing that she had been watching live news coverage when she saw the horrifying flames consume her own house.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Choi becoming persona non grata for pot hardly seemed fair in light of that horrifying revelation.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
This was no longer just a threat; things had escalated to a horrifying new level.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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