Horror
Noun
UK
/ˈhɒr.ər/
US
/ˈhɔːr.ɚ/
Definition
A strong feeling of fear or something that causes fear.
Example
"She watched a horror movie last night."
"The villagers ran in horror when they saw the fire."
"The story described the horror of war and how it changed people’s lives."
Explanation
Horror means a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust. For example, she screamed in horror when she saw the snake. It can also mean stories or movies that try to scare people, like a horror movie. It describes both fearful feelings and the type of scary event or entertainment. Horror is often caused by something very bad, dangerous, or frightening.