terrified at

Frequency: 7.025.4 per million words

Used to specify the cause of fear, often an idea or prospect (e.g., at the thought of...).

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Examples (10)

  • She was absolutely terrified at the thought of jumping off the bridge.
  • He became utterly terrified at the prospect of public speaking.
  • The children were terrified at the sudden blackout.
  • I'm terrified at the idea of having to start all over again.
  • We were completely terrified at the news of the approaching storm.
  • Don't be terrified at the thought of failure; it's a part of learning.
  • She looked truly terrified at the sight of the huge spider.
  • They felt terrified at the silence that followed the explosion.
  • He's always been terrified at the thought of getting old.
  • The refugees were terrified at the uncertainty of their future.