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HORRIFIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Causing fear or dread or terror
Example:
a terrible curse
Synonyms:
awful; dire; direful; dread; dreaded; dreadful; fearful; fearsome; frightening; horrendous; horrific; terrible
Classified under:
Similar:
alarming (frightening because of an awareness of danger)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example:
horrific conditions in the mining industry
Synonyms:
hideous; horrid; horrific; outrageous
Classified under:
Similar:
offensive (unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses)
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