terrified

adjective; past form of verb «terrify» (terrify, terrifies, terrified, terrifying)

«terrified» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Terrified means very, very frightened. tree →
(verb, past) Terrified is the past form of terrify: to make someone extremely scared. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows strong fear: «the terrified child hid under the bed». In everyday talk people say «I'm terrified of spiders». In safety lessons, being terrified can make people freeze, so we practise drills to stay calm. Phrases: «terrified of», «terrified to», «scared stiff».

Examples

I'm terrified of spiders. tree →
The terrified kitten hid under the sofa. tree →
The loud thunder terrified the dog. tree →
She was terrified to jump off the high board. tree →
He looked terrified when the lights went out. tree →
The ghost story terrified the younger children. tree →
Don't be terrified; the dog is friendly. tree →
They were terrified and wanted to hide themselves. tree →

Note

Stronger than «scared» or «frightened»: scared < frightened < terrified. «Terrified» = the person feeling fear; «terrifying» = the thing causing it («a terrifying storm»). Followed by «of» (a thing) or «to» (an action).

In Jewish tradition

Struck with sudden fear, often by God's power or by a heavenly messenger. In the primary lessons: In stories it shows strong fear: «the terrified child hid under the bed». In everyday talk people say «I'm terrified of spiders». In safety lessons, being terrified can make people freeze, so we practise drills to stay calm. Phrases: «terrified of», «terrified to», «scared stiff».

Examples

Now the spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD terrified him. (Prophets 1SA.16.14, JPS 1917) tree →
And Esther said: 'An adversary and an enemy, even this wicked Haman.' Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen. (Writings EST.7.6, JPS 1917) tree →
But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was terrified because of the sword of the angel of the LORD. (Writings 1CH.21.30, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

On Mova

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