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- verb   Third-person singular simple present indicative form of 
terrify . 
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Examples
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Ronaldo once again terrifies the Zambrotta-Gattuso axis as he jinks on the edge of the area.
Real Madrid v Milan – as it happened Tom Lutz 2010
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Why, the very whisper of your name terrifies the hardiest of sea captains and chills virgins 'blood to ice.
Thief Of Hearts Medeiros, Teresa 1994
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I am someone who is usually open to looking a bit foolish or ridiculous, but I'm a classically trained singer and as much as I would *love* to be able to get on a stage and rock out in front of people, the idea terrifies me.
Hello, Rooftops. This is me shouting. | Perfection Quest 2010
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I am someone who is usually open to looking a bit foolish or ridiculous, but I'm a classically trained singer and as much as I would *love* to be able to get on a stage and rock out in front of people, the idea terrifies me.
Archive 2007-12-01 2007
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A word that terrifies many fair-minded editors is terrorist; it connotes criminality.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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A word that terrifies many fair-minded editors is terrorist; it connotes criminality.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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You mentioned the word that terrifies Ed Miliband, scares the New Labour horses, and remains anathema to the party hierarchy.
The Guardian World News Neil Clark 2011
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I must say the idea terrifies me due to all my Christian beliefs, and I fear the council may unleash the set of dominoes that eventually brings the wrath of God upon the city.
unknown title 2009
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I also have to give a presentation, which kind of terrifies me -- so if you'll be at GDC and see me, say hi, but please don't heckle me!
Speaking Of Maturity SVGL 2009
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I also have to give a presentation, which kind of terrifies me -- so if you'll be at GDC and see me, say hi, but please don't heckle me!
Archive 2009-03-01 SVGL 2009
 
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