Pronunciation: /ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪd/
verb past tense of petrify
A1 I was petrified when I saw a spider in my room.
A2 The loud noise petrified the small child.
B1 She was petrified of public speaking, but she pushed through her fear.
B2 The hiker was petrified when he realized he was lost in the wilderness.
C1 The news of the impending natural disaster petrified the entire town.
C2 The witness was petrified by the intimidating line of questioning during the trial.
adjective having been changed into a stony substance; hardened or immobilized with fear
A1 I was petrified when I saw a spider in my room.
A2 The loud noise petrified the little dog.
B1 She felt petrified at the thought of giving a speech in front of a large audience.
B2 The hiker was petrified when he realized he was lost in the woods.
C1 The news of the impending natural disaster left the residents petrified with fear.
C2 The witness was petrified during the intense cross-examination in court.
formal The hikers were petrified when they encountered a bear in the woods.
informal I was absolutely petrified during the horror movie marathon last night.
slang She was petrified of getting caught sneaking out by her parents.
figurative The thought of public speaking petrified him more than anything else.
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