terrify

Example Sentences

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But the trauma cast a long shadow over her own children's future and Hazel said she is "terrified" about her children growing up.

From BBC

It’s a terrifying prospect, they said, because the disease transmitted by infected water killed a few dozen people — most of them children — last year.

From Los Angeles Times

From a distance, to those in the finish-line bleachers watching below, it looks terrifying.

From Los Angeles Times

All over Northern Italy, organizers have unleashed a fleet of drones to capture athletes at close range while they execute terrifying feats of winter athleticism.

From The Wall Street Journal

While many users are likely to be delighted to have its powers at their fingertips, Reese, who co-wrote and executive produced the Deadpool films among others, said he was "terrified" by the implications.

From BBC