horror

A type of film or story intended to frighten people.

• I enjoy horror films.
• She writes horror for young adults.
• Do you prefer horror or comedy?

Common phrases: horror film, horror story, horror writer

A very strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

• She screamed in horror.
• His face showed horror when he saw the damage.
• I watched with horror as the car rolled downhill.

Similar words: terror, dread, revulsion

Common phrases: in horror, with horror, feel horror

Something very frightening, unpleasant, or ugly.

• The broken statue was a horror.
• They experienced the horrors of war.
• She described the horror of living without clean water.

Similar words: nightmare, atrocity

Common phrases: horror of something, absolute horror, witness a horror

A particular film or story made to frighten its audience.

• We watched a horror last night.
• Her latest book is a supernatural horror.
• The cinema is showing several classic horrors this week.

Similar words: horror film, horror story

Common phrases: classic horror, supernatural horror, low-budget horror