terrifier

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English

Etymology

From terrify +‎ -er.

Noun

terrifier (plural terrifiers)

  1. One who, or that which, terrifies.

French

Etymology

Loaned from Vulgar Latin *terrificare, from Latin terrārī + faciō, facere (make).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɛ.ʁi.fje/ ~ /te.ʁi.fje/
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Verb

terrifier

  1. (transitive) to terrify
    Synonyms: épouvanter, horrifier

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