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horrify vs scare

scare vs horrify

horrify is not a noun while scare is a noun.

horrify and scare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
horrify No No Yes No
scare Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scare is a hypernym of horrify; that is, scare is a word with a broader meaning than horrify:
  • horrify: fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
  • scare: cause fear in
Other hypernyms of horrify include affright, fright, frighten.
horrify (noun) scare (noun)
a sudden attack of fear
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
horrify (verb) scare (verb)
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised cause fear in
cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Difference between horrify and scare

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