Synonyms & related words for petrify

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of petrify — including lapidify, ossify, fossilize, paralyze, stupefy, terrify. 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 petrify

Explore words related to petrify — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include rigidify, petrification, petrifaction, paralyzingly, immobilize, paralyses, unnerve, affright. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for petrify

Common synonyms for petrify include lapidify, ossify, fossilize, paralyze, stupefy, terrify, frighten, stun — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does petrify come from?

The word petrify breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: petr-, from Greek petra (“rock, stone”); and -fy, from Latin facio (“make, do”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.