Synonyms & related words for horrify

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of horrify — including appall, dismay, terrify, nauseate, startle, shock. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to horrify

Explore words related to horrify — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include horrification, consternate, frightens, fley, affright, horror, horripilate, flabbergast. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for horrify

Common synonyms for horrify include appall, dismay, terrify, nauseate, startle, shock, disconcert, sicken — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does horrify come from?

The word horrify breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root horr-, from Latin horreo (“bristle, shudder”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.