petrifies

[US]/ˈpɛtrɪfaɪz/
[UK]/ˈpɛtrɪfaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to make someone so frightened that they cannot move; to make someone feel numb or unable to act; to stun or shock someone

Phrases & Collocations

fear petrifies

darkness petrifies

silence petrifies

sudden news petrifies

shock petrifies

fearful moment petrifies

unexpected event petrifies

danger petrifies

threat petrifies

Example Sentences

the horror movie petrifies the audience.

his sudden appearance petrifies her.

the thought of failure petrifies many students.

the ghost story petrifies the children.

the dark forest petrifies even the bravest adventurers.

the unexpected news petrifies him.

seeing the accident petrifies the witnesses.

the idea of public speaking petrifies her.

he petrifies his friends with his ghost stories.

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