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    Aterroriza (en. Terrifies)

    /ateɾoɾiˈθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause intense or profound fear in someone.
    The horror movie terrifies me.
    La película de terror me aterroriza.
    To provoke a feeling of panic or extreme fear.
    The unusual sound in the house terrifies me.
    El sonido inusual en la casa me aterroriza.
    To scare in such a way that the person loses control or tranquility.
    The ghost story he told terrifies me.
    La historia de fantasmas que contó me aterroriza.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to terrify', which comes from 'terror' and the suffix '-ize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the idea terrifies me
    The idea causes me great fear or distress.
    me aterroriza la idea
    to be terrified
    To feel completely scared or filled with panic.
    estar aterrado
    terrified to the bone
    To be extremely scared.
    aterrorizado hasta los huesos
    there's no need to be terrified
    It is not necessary to have extreme fear.
    no hay que aterrorizarse

    Related Words

    terror
    Feeling of intense fear.
    terror
    fear
    Feeling of unease or fear in the face of danger.
    temor
    panic
    Extreme and sudden fear that can lead to certain uncontrolled reactions.
    pánico

    Slang Meanings

    It is a common term to describe something that frightens intensely.
    That movie is so good that it terrified me.
    Esa película está tan buena que me aterrorizó.
    Description of an extremely frightening situation.
    The day I stayed home alone, that was terrifying.
    El día en el que me quedé solo en casa, eso fue aterrorizante.