Terrified vs. Aghast — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Terrified and Aghast
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Terrified
To fill with terror; make deeply afraid
"She was terrified that he would lie to her" (Jodi Picoult).
Aghast
Struck by shock, terror, or amazement.
Terrified
To drive or force by arousing fear
"The few who survived had long ago been terrified into complete intellectual surrender" (George Orwell).
Aghast
Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
I was aghast when the incident unfolded in front of me.
Terrified
Extremely frightened.
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Aghast
Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
Aghast he waked; and, starting from his bed,Cold sweat in clammy drops his limbs o'erspread.
The commissioners read and stood aghast.
Terrified
Simple past tense and past participle of terrify
Aghast
Struck with fear, dread, or consternation
Terrified
Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation;
Became panicky as the snow deepened
Felt panicked before each exam
Trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd
The terrified horse bolted
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