Word HORROR: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

horror

🇺🇸 [ˈhɔrər]

Meanings

A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust, often resulting from something frightening or traumatic. Horror can also refer to a genre of literature, film, or entertainment designed to provoke fear.

Examples

• The movie was full of horror and suspense.
• She screamed in horror when she saw the accident.
• He is a fan of horror novels and films.

Synonyms

fear • terror • shock

Antonyms

joy • delight • happiness