horror [noun]

Definition of horror:

  • An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
  • Something that causes such a feeling, often used to describe a genre of films, books, or other media intended to evoke fear.

Synonyms of horror:

● Fear

● Terror

● Dread

● Alarm

● Panic

● Fright

● Shock

● Revulsion

● Apprehension

● Consternation


Opposite/Antonyms of horror:

● Delight

● Pleasure

● Calm

● Peace

● Comfort

● Joy

● Happiness

● Contentment

● Serenity

● Assurance


Sentence/Example of horror:

the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him